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Study identifier: NCT05708898 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Dysphagia

Condition: Dysphagia  ·  Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin

PhaseNA
Planned participants160
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

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

This description comes directly from the study's public registry record.

Talk to the study team

Reza Shaker, MD  ·  4149556840  ·  rshaker@mcw.edu

Mark Kern  ·  414-805-3826  ·  mkern@mcw.edu

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Locations (1)

Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesRecruiting

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