Clinical trials
Swallowing Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting swallowing disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 20 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06014710Recruiting
Studying swallowing function with new testing methods
This trial tests a new way to measure how well your throat and voice box work during swallowing. It may help doctors better understand swallowing problems and improve care.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06491407Recruiting
Chewing and swallowing in older adults: a risk factor study
This study looks at how well older adults chew and swallow, and what factors might affect these functions. It may help identify ways to maintain independence and quality of life.
Ankara, IncekAges 65–120 - NCT07021586Recruiting
Tongue pressure in adults with chronic neck pain
This study looks at how tongue pressure might be related to chronic neck pain in people aged 50 to 65. If you have ongoing neck pain, it could help researchers understand how your muscles work.
TaipeiAges 50–65 - 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+ - NCT05905016Recruiting
Testing an endoscopy procedure for gut movement problems
This study looks at how useful the POEM procedure is for people with gut “motility” (trouble moving food through the digestive tract). If you’re already scheduled for POEM, your team will also track how well it helps and whether it’s practical in real care.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 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+ - NCT07734298Recruiting
Ultrasound vs. scope for swallowing problems after ICU breathing tube
This study compares two ways to check swallowing after a breathing tube is removed in the ICU: one uses an ultrasound machine, the other uses a small camera through the nose. If you qualify, you may help doctors find the best method to spot swallowing issues early.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 18 years+ - NCT06630013Recruiting
Ultrasound test for swallowing problems in patients with a tracheostomy
This study tests if a new ultrasound score can help diagnose swallowing disorders in patients who are difficult to wean from a breathing tube and have a tracheostomy. It may help doctors better assess swallowing without more invasive tests.
Beuvry, BeuvryAges 18 years+ - NCT07255352Recruiting
Tape therapy for safer swallowing after stroke
This trial tests whether a special tape placed on the muscles under your chin can help you swallow more safely after a stroke. If you have swallowing problems after a stroke, this treatment may improve your safety while eating or drinking.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT05922085Recruiting
Ultrasound check to spot swallowing trouble after ICU care
This trial tests whether bedside ultrasound can help identify people at risk for swallowing problems that can start after time in the ICU and on a breathing machine. If you’re at risk early, the goal is to guide the care team to take steps sooner to prevent complications.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06638944RecruitingPhase 2
Wearable device training for swallowing after stroke or Parkinson's
This study tests a wearable device that gives feedback on swallowing exercises. It may improve swallowing safety after a stroke or for people with Parkinson's disease.
Champaign, IllinoisAges 50–90 - NCT05938166Recruiting
Training foreign caregivers with an augmented reality system
This study tests whether an augmented reality (AR) training system can help foreign care workers learn how to provide care. It involves Indonesian caregivers training for caring for older adults in Kaohsiung, with tests based on the older adult’s ability to follow instructions.
Kaohsiung City, Sanmin DistAges 21–65 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07076524Recruiting
Muscle wasting and swallowing in critically ill patients
This study looks at muscle loss and swallowing problems in very ill patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. It aims to understand these issues better, which could help improve care for future patients.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07205354Recruiting
Food preference tool for older hospital patients
This study is creating a tool to better understand what foods older patients prefer, especially those with swallowing difficulties. It could help hospitals make meals more enjoyable and safer for you.
LyonAges 70 years+ - 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+ - NCT06988215Recruiting
Taping and swallowing exercises for stroke patients with swallowing difficulty
This trial tests whether kinesiology taping (a special tape placed on the skin) combined with swallowing exercises can help people who have had a stroke and have trouble swallowing. It may improve muscle thickness and swallowing function.
Istanbul, bahçelievlerAges 50–80 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for swallowing disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 20 recruiting swallowing disorder 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 swallowing disorder 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 swallowing disorder 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.