Clinical trials
Swallowing clinical trials
Below are recruiting swallowing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 81 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05963113Recruiting
Exercise and extra protein for swallowing and aging strength
This study tests whether a swallowing exercise program plus a higher-protein intake can improve function in older adults at risk for swallowing problems. It may help by strengthening muscles used for swallowing and supporting overall physical health.
New York, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT05993364Recruiting
EFA treatment for brain injury recovery
This trial tests a treatment called EFA for people recovering from a brain injury (from trauma or stroke). It aims to help patients who are still in the early stages of recovery and can breathe on their own during the day.
Rovato, BSAges 18 years+ - NCT06148077Recruiting
Manual therapy for head and neck cancer survivors with jaw or shoulder issues
This study tests whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) can improve mouth opening, swallowing, and movement in people who had head and neck cancer surgery or radiation. It may help if you have jaw stiffness, pain, or shoulder problems after treatment.
Temuco, CautinAges 18 years+ - NCT06192771Recruiting
Swallowing and speech therapy after tongue cancer surgery
This trial tests whether starting speech and swallowing therapy early after surgery helps people with tongue cancer recover their ability to eat and talk. It is for patients having part of their tongue removed and rebuilt with a tissue flap.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06195501Recruiting
Swallowing after heart ultrasound in acute stroke: follow-up study
This study follows stroke patients who get a TEE (a heart ultrasound through the mouth) to see how often swallowing problems occur after the procedure. If you qualify, researchers will check your swallowing to better understand and manage any risks.
Giessen, HesseAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06893458Recruiting
Feeding and quality of life in children with a tracheostomy
This study looks at how feeding problems and quality of life affect children who have a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe). It aims to understand what difficulties children and families face, so care can be improved.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges Up to 18 years - NCT07026734Recruiting
Speech and Swallow Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's
This study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects speech and swallowing in people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to help understand changes so doctors can better support you after DBS surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 45–85 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07081399RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Care plan to prevent complications after tube removal
This trial tests a special care plan for adults who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) for the first time. The goal is to see if this plan helps prevent problems after the breathing tube is removed.
Damanhūr, EgyptAges 18–60 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for swallowing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 81 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.