External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Dysphagia
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The goal of this a clinical trial is to test the effect of a pharyngeal exerciser in rehabilitation of pharyngeal phase of swallowing in patients with dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer is: •Does application of pharyngeal exerciser improve swallowing as evidenced by need for prescribed intervention for dysphagia (maneuvers, exercises or dietary modification to prevent aspiration). Participants will: * Perform barium swallows in lateral view fluoroscopy * Over a six-week period, perform thrice daily sessions of swallowing with an external, laryngeal restriction device covering the larynx * Return for another fluoroscopic barium swallow study
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Patients with dysphagia characterized by persistent pharyngeal residue on fluoroscopic study undergoing rehabilitative intervention (e.g.: exercises, maneuvers or dietary modification) for improving swallowing and preventing aspiration
- ✓ Healthy elderly adult (≥65 years of age).
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Patients younger than 18 years of age.
- ✕ Patients with recent head and neck cancer (\<1 month post-surgery or \<3 months post-chemo radiation.
- ✕ Patients suffering from muscle diseases like muscular dystrophies, myopathies.
- ✕ Patients with neuro-muscular junction disorders myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert disorders
- ✕ Patients having history of allergy to lidocaine or barium.
- ✕ Patients who are pregnant or lactating.
- ✕ Patients who are medically unstable.
- ✕ Patients who are unable to apply the exerciser independently or with the help of a caregiver.
Where it's recruiting
Milwaukee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05708898 · last updated 2026-02-12