Esophageal Disorders Clinical Trials
A listing of Esophageal Disorders medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 707 clinical trials
Serologic Response to Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Esophageal Cancer Patients With High Grade Lymphopenia After Chemoradiation
To learn how radiation treatment may affect your responses to vaccines against pneumonia.
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation vs Carvedilol for the Prevention of First Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in Patients With HCC
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) or carvedilol is more effective at preventing the first esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It will also learn about the safety of EVL and carvedilol in patients with HCC. The main …
Clinical and Instrumental Assessment Tools for Neurogenic Dysphagia: Translation and Validation
This study aims to translate and validate Italian versions of several clinical assessment tools for patients with neurogenic dysphagia. The instruments include: The New Zealand Secretion Severity Scale, which evaluates secretion management; The Reflex Cough Test from the I\&I cranial nerves assessment; The VASES scale used during fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation …
Effect of Direct Chin-tuck Against Resistance on Swallowing Function
Chin-tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) is a widely used training method in swallowing rehabilitation that strengthens the suprahyoid muscles, enhancing their contraction during swallowing and promoting the anterior-superior movement of the hyoid-larynx complex, thus improving the swallowing process. In 2022, Dr. Meng et al. discovered that for a patient with ineffective …
External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Dysphagia
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 …
External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing
This study of healthy young and elderly individuals is intended to assess the effects of pharyngeal exerciser on pharyngeal pressure phenomenon during swallowing. Our specific aim is to test if the pharyngeal exerciser increases the workload of muscles involved in pharyngeal phase of swallowing.
Radiation-Related Dysphagia Development Prediction Using a Two-Step Ultrasonographic Model (R-2D-2)
Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers (H\&NC) heightens the risk of swallowing disorders (SD), impacting nutrition, quality of life, and overall health, leading to increased hospitalization and mortality. Dietary plans hinge on patients' nutritional status, swallowing ability, and prognosis. Early interventions are crucial, emphasizing the need for precise assessments guiding …
Tracheal Tube and Swallowing After Head and Neck Surgery
The present study was designed as a cross-sectional observational study providing the enrollment of tracheostomized patients undergoing major oncological surgery for head-neck cancer. Aims to provide objective data on the bolus transit during swallowing in tracheostomized patients with tracheal tube and without tracheal tube closing directly the tracheal stoma with …
Effect of Thickened Feeds on Clinical Outcomes in Children With Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
This observational study will examine the effects of thickened feeds on clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization in infants with brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE).
Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation for Frail Elders with Dysphagia
The goal of this proof-of-concept study is to assess the potential of a newly developed intervention with combined skill- and strength-based principles for maximizing swallowing-related outcomes and prevent further weakening of the swallowing muscles in older people with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The main questions to be answered are: Does the …
