Testing a throat exercise and swallowing measurements
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a device and exercises designed to improve or assess the swallowing process. It uses measurements taken through the nose to understand how the throat and swallowing muscles work.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older and otherwise healthy enough to safely do the study.
- You must NOT have neck (cervical spine) problems that could affect safety.
- You must NOT have neurological or nerve/muscle disorders (like dementia or myasthenia gravis).
- You must NOT have current trouble swallowing or ongoing esophagus symptoms (such as heartburn, chest pain, or regurgitation).
- You must NOT have had head/neck surgery or radiation before.
- You must be able to tolerate a tube placed through the nose for the measurements.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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