Real-time imaging of healthy swallowing during a barium swallow test
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have never had throat surgery, injury, or a birth defect in the throat area.
- You do not have any swallowing problems, throat inflammation, or a condition like stroke or Parkinson's that affects swallowing.
- You are not taking muscle relaxants or other drugs that affect muscle function.
- You are scheduled for a routine barium swallow test at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital.
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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