Clinical trials
Dysphagia clinical trials
Below are recruiting dysphagia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 105 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07810374Enrolling by invitation
Learning program for swallowing difficulties after stroke
This trial tests an interactive teaching system that helps stroke patients learn about swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The program uses videos and quizzes to teach you techniques to swallow safely, which might help you recover and avoid complications.
Yuli, Yilan CountyAges 20–75 - NCT07549724Recruiting
Assessment tools for swallowing problems from brain conditions
This study tests new ways to evaluate and measure swallowing difficulties caused by neurological conditions like stroke or Parkinson's disease. Participating helps researchers develop better tools to diagnose and monitor swallowing problems in patients with these conditions.
Venezia, ItalyAges 18–85 - NCT07492719Recruiting
Swallowing exercises with visual feedback after stroke
This study tests whether special swallowing exercises with a visual feedback tool can help people who have trouble swallowing after a recent stroke. If you've had a stroke in the last 6 months and have trouble swallowing, this may help you regain strength.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT05190718Recruiting
Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for swallowing trouble after brain injury
This trial tests a non-drug therapy that uses gentle electrical stimulation to help people swallow safely when swallowing is affected by certain brain or nerve conditions. If you qualify, you may receive this approach to improve swallowing and reduce choking risk.
Tulln, Low AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195383Recruiting
Safe swallowing check after breathing tube removal in ICU
This study tests a special nutrition program for patients who just had a breathing tube removed in the ICU. It aims to see if a safe swallowing check can help prevent problems and make feeding safer.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07153692Recruiting
Brain stimulation for swallowing problems in Parkinson's
This study is testing whether a gentle brain-stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. If you have Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy and a swallowing problem, this trial may be an option.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT05970406Enrolling by invitation
High-intensity swallow therapy after ischemic stroke
This trial tests a more intensive swallow-therapy program for people with difficulty swallowing soon after an ischemic stroke. It may help improve safety and function when eating and drinking.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05603897Recruiting
Testing dysphagia screening methods after recent stroke
This study compares two ways of checking for swallowing problems (dysphagia) in people who were recently hospitalized for an acute ischemic stroke. If the new screening method works better, it could help catch swallowing issues earlier and improve safety.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04695600RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Botox for swallowing problems after brain injury
This trial tests if Botox injections in the throat can help people who have trouble swallowing due to a brain condition like stroke. It aims to improve safety and ease of eating and drinking.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 14 years+ - NCT07027826Recruiting
String test for eosinophilic esophagitis in African patients
This study tests a new, less invasive way (the Esophageal String Test) to look for signs of eosinophilic esophagitis—an allergic condition that can make swallowing painful or difficult. It is for people of African descent who have trouble swallowing and are already having an endoscopy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT06511284Recruiting
Nutrition therapy for swallowing problems after breathing tube removal
This study tests whether specialized nutrition therapy can help patients who have trouble swallowing after a breathing tube is removed. The goal is to improve recovery and quality of life for people who need a feeding tube after leaving the hospital.
Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07798401RecruitingPhase 2
Tongue training device for swallowing problems after stroke
This study tests a special tongue-training device that gives you feedback to help improve swallowing after a stroke or similar condition. It uses a computer and a small sensor in your mouth to guide your exercises.
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07793799Enrolling by invitation
Comparing brain stimulation treatments for swallowing problems after stroke
This study tests three non-invasive brain stimulation methods to see if they can help improve swallowing after a stroke. If you have swallowing difficulties due to a stroke, this research might offer a new way to support your recovery.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07787312Recruiting
Ultrasound for swallowing and muscle loss in intensive care patients
This study uses ultrasound to check the muscles that help you swallow and move. It aims to see if measuring these muscles can predict swallowing problems and muscle loss after being on a breathing machine.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06695455Recruiting
Can music help people with Parkinson's swallow better?
This trial tests if a rhythmic sound cue can reduce rolling (a swallowing problem) in people with Parkinson's. If you have trouble with solid foods but not severe liquid aspiration, you may qualify.
Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, NormandyAges 18 years+ - NCT07620210Recruiting
Swallowing Therapy and Pressure Ball Training After Stroke
This study tests whether a swallowing therapy program (CTAR) combined with a pressure ball exercise helps older adults who had a stroke recover their ability to swallow safely. Many stroke survivors struggle with swallowing, which can lead to serious health problems, so this research aims to find better ways to help.
Tainan, Tainan CityAges 65–90 - NCT04855838Recruiting
Study of swallowing problems after neck spine surgery
This study looks at how swallowing recovers after surgery on the front of the neck spine after a trauma. Some people may also be followed more closely if a swallowing test shows a problem a few weeks after surgery.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT06737549RecruitingPhase 4
Electroacupuncture and NGF for swallowing problems after stroke
This study tests whether a specific type of electroacupuncture (a gentle needle therapy with mild electrical pulses) plus a nerve growth factor injection can help people who have trouble swallowing after a recent stroke. The goal is to see if this combination improves swallowing function better than standard care.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT07493902Recruiting
Acupuncture for swallowing problems after a stroke
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It looks for volunteers who had a stroke within the past year and now have swallowing difficulty that is not too mild or too severe.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07451028Recruiting
Mouth training device for swallowing problems after stroke
This trial tests a device that strengthens mouth muscles to help people who have trouble swallowing after their first stroke. It may improve your ability to swallow safely.
Hammel, JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06814457Recruiting
Nursing care bundle for swallowing after breathing tube removal in children
This trial tests a special nursing care plan to help children who had a breathing tube eat and drink safely after it's removed. It aims to reduce swallowing problems in the intensive care unit.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr Ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt,Ages 6–18 - NCT06827301Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for swallowing problems after stroke
This trial tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to help improve swallowing after a recent stroke. It may be an option if you have moderate swallowing difficulties diagnosed within the first week after your stroke.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT05935618Recruiting
Occupational therapy rehab for frail older adults with swallowing trouble
This trial tests an occupational therapy–based rehabilitation program to help frail older adults with swallowing problems work more safely and comfortably. You may be considered if your swallowing screen results fall in a specific range and you can participate in the therapy and consent process.
HvidovreAges 65 years+ - NCT07299448Recruiting
Parkinson's and swallowing: what drives difficulty?
This study looks at why some people with Parkinson's have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) and how the brain adapts. It aims to understand the condition better, which could lead to better treatments.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dysphagia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 105 recruiting dysphagia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dysphagia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dysphagia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.