Shock to the throat: new device helps stroke patients swallow
NCT ID NCT06866418
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at a device called Phagenyx that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate the throat muscles in stroke survivors who have severe trouble swallowing. Researchers will compare patients who received this treatment with those who did not, to see if it helps them eat and drink more safely. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce the need for feeding tubes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 600 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2036
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Up to 600 patients total, comprised of 300 evaluable adult patients with severe dysphagia post stroke will be treated with PES with an additional 300 subjects enrolled as historical controls.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Phagenyx® System Group Patients: Patients underwent treatment with the Phagenyx® System for a minimum of 3 treatments. 2. Control Group Patients: Patient requires a nasogastric feeding tube for severe dysphagia and required dysphagia treatment. 3. Willing and able to provide appropriate informed consent (if required). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Primary endpoint outcome data not collected or not available. 2. In the investigator or sponsor's opinion the patient is not considered suitable. 3. Participation in another interventional study (medicinal or device) that could influence the outcomes of PES. 4. Treatment of dysphagia with other forms of electrical stimulation.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Banner University Medical Center
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNeptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States
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University of Texas
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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