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New swallowing test could spot hidden risks in SMA patients

NCT ID NCT04773470

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Giessen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how well a camera test called FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) can detect and track swallowing problems in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Researchers studied 79 SMA patients of different types and ages, using several standard scales to measure swallowing safety and function. The goal was to improve diagnosis and monitoring of dysphagia, which is common in SMA and can lead to serious complications.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better, standardized ways to detect and monitor swallowing problems in SMA, helping guide treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not change clinical practice immediately and need further validation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

79 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: All patients with genetically determined 5q-linked SMA followed at the neuromuscular center Gießen \- Informed and written consent signed by the patient or a legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Physical illness that, according to its type and severity, could interfere with the planned assessments, could have an influence on the parameters to be investigated or could endanger the patient or test person during the course of the investigation. * Pregnancy or lactation and a positive pregnancy test * Acute suicidal tendency or external danger * Poor general condition

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Conditions

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spinal muscular atrophy

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Spinal muscular atrophy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Campus Giessen

    Giessen, Hesse, 35392, Germany

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