Clinical trials
Swallowing clinical trials
Below are recruiting swallowing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 76 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05336760Recruiting
ALS study of swallowing comfort, quality of life, and PEG views
This study looks at swallowing problems in people with ALS and how they affect quality of life, including people’s attitudes toward PEG (a feeding tube). It may help researchers understand what support and information could improve comfort and day-to-day living.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05193240Recruiting
Swallowing test to predict vocal cord paralysis after lung surgery
This study checks whether a simple swallowing test can forecast vocal cord paralysis after lung surgery, compared with a camera exam of the throat. If predictions are accurate, it may help doctors prevent or plan treatment for swallowing and voice problems.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06638944RecruitingPhase 2
Wearable feedback device for swallowing therapy in stroke or Parkinson's
This study tests a wearable device that provides feedback to help improve swallowing in people with stroke or Parkinson's disease. It may help make swallowing therapy more effective by showing real-time progress during exercises.
Champaign, IllinoisAges 50–90 - NCT04019548RecruitingPhase 3
Test swallowing and quality of life during chemo-radiation for throat cancer
This study looks at how well people swallow and how their quality of life changes during standard chemo-radiation for newly diagnosed throat (oropharyngeal) cancer. The goal is to better understand swallowing side effects so care can improve.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT03240965Recruiting
Testing changes in smell and taste after recent stroke
This study looks at how smell and taste may change after a new stroke, especially in the first few days. It may help doctors better understand and monitor symptoms related to eating and swallowing after stroke.
Giessen, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT06308328Recruiting
Mucosal contouring study for oral pain from radiation
This study tests a new way to reduce mouth and throat pain caused by radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help if you are currently getting radiation or chemoradiation and have mouth sores.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07823101Recruiting
Imaging study of swallowing and speech muscles in muscle diseases
This study uses imaging to look at the muscles involved in swallowing and speaking in people with certain muscle diseases, like inclusion body myositis or ALS. The goal is to better understand these conditions, which might help improve care in the future.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07736222Recruiting
Does chewing affect artery stiffness in healthy adults?
This study looks at how your oral health and chewing habits might relate to your artery stiffness—a measure of heart health. Researchers will test participants' chewing ability and check their arteries using simple, non-invasive methods.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT06635187Recruiting
Oral-motor assessment and rehab app study
This study tests a mobile app that helps assess and train the muscles used for speaking and swallowing. It is for Cantonese-speaking adults who are either healthy or have had a stroke.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 20–85 - NCT07606547Recruiting
Swallowing Strength Training for Parkinson's Disease
This study tests whether a mouth and throat muscle-strengthening device called EMST helps people with Parkinson's disease who have difficulty swallowing. Stronger throat muscles may make swallowing safer and easier.
MünsterAges 18 years+ - NCT07564921Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition and Muscle Strength in Multiple Sclerosis With Swallowing Difficulty
This study looks at how nutritional status and muscle function relate to each other in people with multiple sclerosis who have difficulty swallowing. Understanding this connection may help doctors better support patients with MS who struggle with eating and drinking.
Gaziantep, şehitkamilAges 18–65 - NCT07546045Recruiting
Robotic Surgery and Swallowing Recovery for Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a specialized robotic surgical approach for head and neck cancers, combined with personalized speech and swallowing rehabilitation. The goal is to remove tumors while preserving organ function and improving your ability to swallow and speak after surgery.
LausanneAges 18 years+ - NCT07508059Recruiting
Swallowing biofeedback study for healthy adults
This study tests a new way to measure and improve swallowing using a thin tube with pressure sensors placed in the throat. It is for healthy adults without swallowing problems to see if this technique can help people learn to swallow better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–40 - 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+ - NCT07479680Recruiting
Chin-tuck exercise for swallowing after stroke
This trial tests a chin-tuck exercise (pressing your chin down against resistance) to improve swallowing function after a stroke. It includes both people with swallowing problems and healthy volunteers.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 18–90 - 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 - NCT07264322Recruiting
Real-time imaging of healthy swallowing during a barium swallow test
This study uses a special X-ray test (called a barium swallow) to take real-time images of how your throat and voice box work normally while swallowing. Researchers want to learn more about healthy swallowing to help future patients.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07253974Recruiting
Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Recovery Study
This study follows people who had a stroke linked to atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and are in a rehabilitation program. Researchers want to see how recovery goes and what helps patients improve.
BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT07251543Enrolling by invitation
Salivary gland massage for dry mouth in older adults
This study tests whether a simple salivary gland massage program can help older adults with dry mouth improve chewing, swallowing, and overall oral health. It's designed for people aged 65 and older who can follow instructions and participate in activities.
Chiayi City, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT07254663Recruiting
Gel and medication swallowing study for dysphagia
This study tests how well people with swallowing problems (dysphagia) can swallow gels and medications. It may help find better ways to take medicine safely.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT07121595RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized neck radiation for mouth cancer with sentinel node biopsy
This study tests whether a personalized approach to radiation therapy after surgery, guided by a special lymph node biopsy (sentinel node biopsy), can effectively treat mouth cancer while reducing side effects. It is for people whose cancer is on one side of the mouth and has not spread to the other side of the neck or beyond.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07089615Recruiting
Capsule vs colonoscopy for polyp detection
This trial tests a new capsule that you swallow to take pictures of your colon. It may help find polyps (growths that can turn into cancer) as well as a standard colonoscopy does.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 45–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for swallowing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 76 recruiting swallowing 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 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 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.