Swallowing problems and muscle testing study
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how swallowing problems (dysphagia) relate to the muscles used for swallowing. It uses a special device to measure those muscles, which may help doctors better understand and treat swallowing difficulties.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 20 and 80 years old.
- You must not have a bleeding tendency.
- You must not be pregnant.
- You must not have heart failure.
- You must not have chronic kidney disease.
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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