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 709 clinical trials
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 …
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 …
Relationship Between Swallowing Dynamics and Suprahyoid Muscle Activity in Sarcopenic Dysphagia
Sarcopenic dysphagia is defined as swallowing difficulty among the elderly due to the loss of whole body skeletal and swallowing muscle mass and function. However, the pathophysiology and dynamics of swallowing in sarcopenic dysphagia have been poorly investigated. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the characteristics of sarcopenic dysphagia …
SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial
This study aims to explore the reliability of using ultrasonography (US) for the assessment of swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The study will recruit 80 patients and compare the findings with those obtained from fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), which serves as the gold standard.
A New Ultrasound Score for Swallowing Disorders Diagnosis in Difficult-to-wean Tracheostomised Patients
Swallowing Disorders (SD) is commonly observed in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Disruption to the upper airway by way of a tracheostomy may lead to physiological and/or biomechanical changes to the swallow, thereby increasing dysphagia risk. SD is independently associated with adverse outcomes including respiratory complications, nutritional compromise, and even …
Clinical & Pathological Studies of Upper Gastrointestinal Carcinoma
Our research of the biology of upper gastrointestinal cancers involves the study of tissue samples and cells from biopsies of persons with gastric or esophageal cancer or blood samples from upper gastrointestinal cancer patients and persons at high inherited risk for these cancers. We hope to learn the role genes …
Diagnosis and Treatment of Foreign Bodies Outside Pharynx and Esophagus Lumen
Objective: To improve the success rate of the treatment of migrating foreign bodies in the upper aerodigestive tract. Methods: The medical records of inpatients conforming to the diagnosis of migrating foreign bodies between 2020 and 2025 were reviewed. Data regarding age, gender, time from onset to hospitalization, computed tomography (CT) …
The Effect of Chronic Stress on Efficacy of ICIs in Esophageal Cancer Patients (STRESS-ESCA Study)
Chronic stress refers to a special emotional state caused by unexpected stress for a long time, with an increasing incidence in the population. It can cause the body to release hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. Tumor patients often experience changes such as psychological and emotional abnormalities, decreased quality of …
Developing Artificial Intelligence-based Algorism to Predict Side Effects and Symptoms From Chemotherapy
In this study, the investigators obtain wearable disease based biomarkers from patients diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, and simultaneously measure patient self-reported adverse events through an app to evaluate chemotherapy completion rates, emergency room visits, and frequency of CTCAE adverse events. The investigators will develop an artificial intelligence-based algorism …
Novel Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation Knife in Esophageal Lesions
Both Baylor St Luke's Medical Center and Mayo Scottsdale are considered endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) centers of excellence. The investigators at Baylor College of Medicine have previously reported our Esophageal ESD experience using the monopolar current knife. Moreover, the research team have previously reported on the clinical efficacy of the …
