Clinical trials
Dysphagia clinical trials
Below are recruiting dysphagia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 111 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06214611Recruiting
Adaptive radiation therapy for head and neck tumors
This trial tests a special type of radiation therapy that can adjust to changes in your tumor during treatment. It's for people with head or neck tumors who are scheduled for radiation.
Essen, Germany / NRWAges 18 years+ - NCT06219200Recruiting
Voice analysis for swallowing screening in neurological patients
This trial is testing if automatic voice analysis can help screen for swallowing problems in people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, or ALS. It may help identify who needs further swallowing evaluation.
Lissone, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06296420Recruiting
Swallowing problems after thyroid surgery
This study looks at swallowing problems after thyroid surgery. It aims to understand how common these issues are and help patients recover better.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06305949Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve swallowing after stroke
This trial tests a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it helps improve swallowing after a first-time stroke. It is designed for people who are at least 3 weeks post-stroke and still have swallowing problems.
Bucheon-siAges 19 years+ - NCT06309602Recruiting
Testing a free water protocol for stroke or trauma patients
This trial studies whether allowing patients who are on thickened liquids to also have sips of plain water is safe. It may help people who are recovering from stroke or injury and can protect their own airway.
Loveland, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06387004Recruiting
Predicting swallowing problems during head and neck radiation
This study uses ultrasound scans to predict which patients will develop swallowing problems during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The goal is to catch and manage swallowing difficulties early.
Férolles-AttillyAges 18 years+ - NCT06395298Recruiting
Mouth care therapy for premature babies' feeding
This study tests a gentle mouth care routine called PIOMI to help very premature babies (born at 29–30 weeks) learn to feed by mouth. It’s for babies who need a feeding tube but are otherwise stable.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 7 months–7 months - NCT06866418Recruiting
Phagenyx swallowing device registry study
This registry study looks at the Phagenyx system, a device that helps people with severe swallowing problems. It collects information from patients who are using the device or who need a feeding tube to see how well it works in real life.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT07250113Enrolling by invitation
WeCareToFeedDysphagia study for care partners of older adults
This trial tests a program to help care partners of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and swallowing problems. It aims to reduce stress and improve care at home.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06497790Recruiting
Validating a swallowing screening for stroke patients
This study is testing a German version of a swallowing screening tool (BJH-SDS-G) for stroke patients. It aims to identify swallowing problems early.
Giesen, HesseAges 18–100 - NCT06510972Recruiting
Eating versus fasting for ICU patients with breathing failure
This study looks at whether it's safe and helpful to let people with severe breathing problems in the ICU eat and drink normally instead of fasting. If you qualify, you may be assigned to either continue eating or to fast while doctors monitor your recovery.
BloisAges 18 years+ - NCT06520579Recruiting
Behavioral help before and after neck surgery
This trial tests if a simple behavioral program can help adults prepare for and recover from anterior neck surgery (ACDF). It includes extra support and nutrition tips to improve healing.
New York, New YorkAges 21–99 - NCT06543316Recruiting
Treating gastric bypass ulcers with low-thermal argon plasma
This study tests a new way to treat painful sores (marginal ulcers) that can happen after gastric bypass surgery. Doctors use a special tool (argon plasma) during an endoscopy to help the sores heal faster, and you will get standard ulcer medicine too.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06599021Recruiting
Swallowing problems in older adults: a study
This study is looking at swallowing difficulties in people over 60. If you have trouble swallowing, you may be invited to try a simple exercise to help. The study first checks how common these problems are and how serious they are.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06678100Recruiting
Swallowing study for adults with Alzheimer's
This study looks at swallowing problems in people with Alzheimer's disease compared to healthy older adults. If you have Alzheimer's, you'll have a swallowing test and your caregiver will answer questions about your daily life.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 60 years+ - NCT06713265Recruiting
Parkinson's: freezing while walking and swallowing
This study looks at a possible link between two specific Parkinson's symptoms: freezing while walking and freezing of the throat muscles during swallowing. It aims to understand if people who have one type of freezing are more likely to have the other, which may guide future therapies.
Saint-Sébastien-de-MorsentAges 18 years+ - NCT06883175Recruiting
New ways to measure how your esophagus works
This study uses special probes to measure the movement and pressure in your esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach) to better understand swallowing problems like achalasia, GERD, and other conditions. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and treat these issues.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT06928714Recruiting
Feeding problems in children at Amiens Hospital
This study is for children with long-term feeding difficulties that involve medical, nutritional, emotional, or skill-related problems. It aims to understand these challenges better and improve care.
AmiensAges Up to 18 years - NCT06936501Recruiting
Cooling sensation drink test for safe swallowing after stroke
This trial tests a cooling sensation drink to help stroke patients with swallowing problems safely take a high-calorie, high-protein supplement. It looks at whether the cooling sensation makes swallowing easier and safer.
Málaga, MálagaAges 18–99 - NCT06940635Recruiting
Hand therapy for stroke: may help speech and swallowing
This study tests whether a special hand therapy using brain-computer interface and electrical stimulation can also help improve speech and swallowing problems after a stroke. You may be eligible if you're at least 3 months past your stroke, have some arm weakness, and have aphasia or dysphagia.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT07013292Recruiting
Omaveloxolone for swallowing issues in Friedreich's ataxia
This study looks at whether omaveloxolone (a medication) can help improve swallowing problems in people with Friedreich's ataxia. If you have been taking omaveloxolone for at least 6 months, your data may help researchers understand if it helps with swallowing.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges 16 years+ - NCT07059351Recruiting
Mouth health and pneumonia risk after stroke
This study looks at how oral health affects the chances of developing pneumonia after a stroke and how well people recover their ability to swallow. It may help find ways to prevent complications and improve recovery for stroke survivors with swallowing problems.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT07098767Recruiting
Swallowing Ultrasound Study for People with Swallowing Difficulty
This trial tests whether an ultrasound can reliably evaluate swallowing problems. It aims to find a non-invasive way to assess your swallowing, which could help guide your care.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07264036Recruiting
Nasal Speech After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Study
This study is for people who have had treatment for head or neck cancer and now have a nasal-sounding voice. It tests a procedure to help improve speech by adding a small amount of filler material to the back of the throat.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dysphagia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 111 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.