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Swallowing Disorders clinical trials recruiting in the U.S.
29 studies for Swallowing Disorders are recruiting participants at sites across the United States.
Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) can happen with a number of neurological disorders. Older adults are at higher risk. Learn about causes and therapies.
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The Esophageal String Test as a Diagnostic Screening Tool for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Among Africans With Dysphagia in Mali and the United States
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Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes · Updated Nov 13, 2026 · NCT07027826taVNS in Infants Severe Dysphagia
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6 Months · All sexes · Updated Nov 5, 2026 · NCT07802301Effect of Thickened Feeds on Clinical Outcomes in Children With Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
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0 Months – 12 Months · All sexes · Updated Oct 22, 2026 · NCT04477460Wearable Biofeedback for Swallowing Disorders Rehabilitation in Stroke and Parkinson Disease
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Ages 50 to 90 · All sexes · Updated Oct 16, 2026 · NCT06638944Rehabilitation of Airway Protection in Parkinson's Disease
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Ages 50 to 90 · All sexes · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · NCT05700825Evolution of the Chicago Classification: Bridging Physiology and Mechanics
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Ages 18 to 85 · All sexes · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · NCT06883175Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients
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Ages 18 to 90 · All sexes · Updated Sep 21, 2026 · NCT06190171K01 Impacts of Lingual Endurance Exercise
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Sep 4, 2026 · NCT06072924Impact of Body Positioning on EndoFLIP Measurements: A Comparative Study of Supine and Left Lateral Decubitus Positions
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Ages 5 to 21 · All sexes · Updated Aug 24, 2026 · NCT07780981Tongue-strengthening Exercises in People With ALS.
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Ages 18 to 99 · All sexes · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · NCT07295990Phagenyx® Registry Study
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All ages · All sexes · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · NCT06866418Marginal Ulcer Healing With Low-Thermal Argon Plasma Endoscopic Treatment
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Jun 25, 2026 · NCT06543316Esophageal Impedance and Manometry Measurements and Dysphagia Symptom Scoring
RecruitingObservational study
Ages 18 to 99 · All sexes · Updated Jun 16, 2026 · NCT04503785Swallowing Impairments in Adults With and Without Alzheimer's Disease
RecruitingObservational studyHealthy volunteers welcome
Ages 60 and older · All sexes · Updated May 8, 2026 · NCT06678100Corticosteroids for Post-Extubation Dysphagia
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated May 6, 2026 · NCT06670521Striated Esophageal Motor Function Modulation in Health and Disease
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Ages 18 to 90 · All sexes · Updated May 5, 2026 · NCT05708885Non-standardized vs. Standardized Screening for Dysphagia
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Apr 29, 2026 · NCT05603897Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Head & Neck Cancer Patients, Pilot Study
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · NCT07264036Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia
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Up to age 21 · All sexes · Updated Mar 18, 2026 · NCT04504227Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention
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Ages 21 to 99 · All sexes · Updated Feb 27, 2026 · NCT06520579External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Dysphagia
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Feb 12, 2026 · NCT05708898Dissemination and Implementation of DIGEST™ as an Evidence-based Measurement Tool for Dysphagia: A Randomized Implementation Trial
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Feb 10, 2026 · NCT07283653Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
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Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Updated Feb 2, 2026 · NCT05905016External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing
RecruitingHealthy volunteers welcome
Ages 18 to 85 · All sexes · Updated Jan 14, 2026 · NCT05708911Combined Respiratory Training in Persons With ALS
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Ages 18 to 90 · All sexes · Updated Dec 23, 2025 · NCT05913882From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Nov 15, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.