Dysphagia Clinical Trials

Recruiting dysphagia studies with sites across the US, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily. Free to join — find one near you below.

Clinical trials study new ways to prevent, detect, or treat dysphagia. Joining one can give you access to investigational treatments and close monitoring by a specialist research team — at no cost — while helping advance care for others. Below are recruiting dysphagia studies with sites across the US; use the location tools to find ones near you.

What to expect

Screening first. The study team reviews your eligibility before anything else — there's no obligation to continue.
Informed consent. You'll get a full explanation of the study, its potential risks and benefits, and can withdraw at any time.
No cost to you. Study visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are covered; many studies reimburse travel.

Recruiting dysphagia trials

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AI-Enabled Mobile App for Safe Eating in Older Adults With Dysphagia

for Deglutition Disorders

Sponsor: KAM Chi Shan Anna

Sex: All·Age: 60+

Code: NCT07654088

Maximizing Quality of Life After Cancer Through Rehabilitation

for Head and Neck Cancer

3 sites incl. Durham

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 89

Code: NCT07622407

Usefulness and Feasibility of Ultrasound in Office Laryngology Procedures

for Cough

1 site in New York

Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 99·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06579989

Standardizing Swallow Pressure Measurements

for Dysphagia

1 site in Madison

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 99·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07475091

The Esophageal String Test as a Diagnostic Screening Tool for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Among Africans With Dysphagia in Mali and the United States

for Dysphagia

1 site in Bethesda

Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07027826

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Treatment of Dysphagia in Patients With Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa With Budesonide: a Retrospective Bicentric Study Nice - Paris St Louis / Necker (EBUDE Study)

for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Sex: All·Age: 1+

Code: NCT07684105

Transcutaneous Superior Laryngeal Nerve Stimulation to Upregulate Swallowing Frequency and Urge to Swallow in Patients Living With ALS

for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 90

Code: NCT07606235

Biomechanical Effects of EMST® on Swallowing Function in Parkinson's Disease

for Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07606547

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Nutritional Status in Hospitalized Patients Over 65 Years of Age With Mental Disorders

for Malnutrition

Sponsor: University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana

Sex: All·Age: 65+

Code: NCT07710456

Efficacy and Mechanism of 'Yanjiu Needle' for Pharyngeal Dysphagia Based on sEMG Features

for Acupuncture

Sponsor: The Third People's Hospital of Huizhou

Sex: All·Age: 40 - 75

Code: NCT07656025

DDK Acoustic Analysis and Swallowing Indicators

for Swallowing Function

Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07626749

Effect of an Oral Neuromuscular Training Device on Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: University of Aarhus

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07451028

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System-integrated Technology-enabled Model of Care to Improve the Health of Stroke Patients With Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Zeng Xi

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07563465

Large-Scale Study of Oro-esophageal Feeding Versus Nasogastric Feeding for Swallowing Function and Airway Protection

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Zeng Changhao

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07386834

Effectiveness of an Web Application in Enhancing Informal Caregivers' Nasogastric Tube Feeding Competency

for Nasogastric Feeding

Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 21+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07414563

Effectiveness of Transcutaneous NMES as an Adjunct for Swallowing Disorders in Tracheotomized Patients

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Hopital Forcilles

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07529210

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Head & Neck Cancer Patients, Pilot Study

for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

1 site in Charlottesville

Sponsor: Vanessa Torrecillas

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07264036

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Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa (HGM)

for Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa of the Proximal Esophagus

Sponsor: Knappschaft Kliniken GmbH

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07510984

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Effects of CTAR and a Swallowing Pressure Ball in Older Stroke Adults

for Stroke

Sponsor: Chimei Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 65 - 90

Code: NCT07620210

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Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Post-Stroke Dysphagia in Older Adults

for Stroke

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Sex: All·Age: 70+

Code: NCT07428590

Effect of Cuff Pressure Assessment Methods on Postoperative Complications in Breast Surgery

for Airway Complications

Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University

Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 65

Code: NCT07341646

Simple Swallowing Training Program on Older Individuals in the Community

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Zeng Changhao

Sex: All·Age: 60+

Code: NCT07373028

Effect of Visual Biofeedback-Assisted Oropharyngeal Exercises in Post-Stroke Dysphagia

for Dysphagia After Stroke

Sponsor: Gazi University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07492719

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Comprehensive Analysis of the Swallowing Mechanism Using High-resolution Manometry With Impedance

for Extraesophageal Reflux

Sponsor: University Hospital Ostrava

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 75

Code: NCT07365046

Pediatric GI Endoscopy at Assiut University

for Chronic Diarrhea

Sponsor: Assiut University

Sex: All·Age: 1 Day - 18

Code: NCT07239934

Effects of Oro-esophageal Tubes on Swallowing Function in Ischemic Stroke Survivors

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Zeng Changhao

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07302594

Non-Invasive Swallowing Monitoring Device

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 20 - 90·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT07152691

Chewing Gum and Cold Gargle on Post-Bronchoscopy Symptoms

for Sore Throat

Sponsor: Ankara University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07517926

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Dysphagia Study Using Novel Microphone Device

for Dysphagia

2 sites in Atlanta

Sponsor: Emory University

Sex: All·Age: 40 - 85

Code: NCT07251140

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Phagenyx® Registry Study

for Dysphagia

3 sites incl. Phoenix

Sponsor: Phagenesis Ltd.

Sex: All·Age: All ages

Code: NCT06866418

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Injection Versus Suture Repair of Laryngeal Clefts

for Laryngeal Cleft

2 sites incl. Portland

Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University

Sex: All·Age: 12 Months - 10

Code: NCT07057258

Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy on Chronic Dysphagia in Elderly Post-stroke Patients

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Cairo University

Sex: All·Age: 66 - 75

Code: NCT07100262

MuScle WastIng and DysphaGia iN CriticAlly IlL Patients (SIGNAL)

for Critical Illness

Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07076524

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Wearable Biofeedback for Swallowing Disorders Rehabilitation in Stroke and Parkinson Disease

for Dysphagia

2 sites incl. Champaign

Sponsor: Purdue University

Sex: All·Age: 50 - 90

Code: NCT06638944·Phase 2

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Clinical Efficacy and Mechanism of tDCS for Dysphagia in PD

for Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism

Sponsor: Wang Ping

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 100

Code: NCT07153692

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Dissemination and Implementation of DIGEST™ as an Evidence-based Measurement Tool for Dysphagia: A Randomized Implementation Trial

for DIGEST

1 site in Houston

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07283653

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Investigation of the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Techniques on Suprahyoid Muscles and Swallowing Function in Acute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07445204

Swallowing Impairments in Adults With and Without Alzheimer's Disease

for Alzheimer Disease

1 site in Nashville

Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Sex: All·Age: 60+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06678100

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A Digital Therapeutic Platform for Swallowing and Drooling Problems in Parkinson's

for Dysphagia

1 site in Evanston

Sponsor: Northwestern University

Sex: All·Age: 22+

Code: NCT04664634·Phase 3

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Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) in Patients with Postfundplication Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06872255

Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Suprahyoid Muscles on Swallowing Safety in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia

for Stroke

Sponsor: Harran University

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07255352

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Post Stroke Dysphagia: Effect of Adding rTMS to Conventional Therapy on the Prevalence of Pneumonia.

for Stroke, Acute

Sponsor: Cairo University

Sex: All·Age: 49 - 65

Code: NCT06123650

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Clinical and Instrumental Assessment Tools for Neurogenic Dysphagia: Translation and Validation

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: IRCCS San Camillo, Venezia, Italy

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 85

Code: NCT07549724

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GUSS-ICU Safe Nutrition Program After Extubation in ICU Patients

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07195383

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Marginal Ulcer Healing With Low-Thermal Argon Plasma Endoscopic Treatment

for Roux-en-y Anastomosis Site

1 site in Boston

Sponsor: Christopher C. Thompson, MD, MSc

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06543316

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Effect of Kinesiology Taping and Swallowing Exercises on Suprahyoid Muscle Thickness and Swallowing Function in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia

for Stroke

Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 50 - 80

Code: NCT06988215

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Effectivity of TongueFit, A Novel Orofacial Manometer, as Tongue Strength and Endurance Therapy in Children With Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Rizky Kusuma Wardhani

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 16

Code: NCT06921161

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Pediatric Feeding Disorder Evolution in Amiens University Hospital

for Feeding Disorders

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens

Sex: All·Age: Up to 18

Code: NCT06928714

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Non-inferiority of Continuing Oral Intake Versus Fasting in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure

for Respiratory Insufficiency

Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06510972

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The Effects of Oral Facial Facilitation and Oral Motor Therapy in Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 7

Code: NCT06785220

Effect of Specific Mode Electroacupuncture Stimulation Combined with NGF on Dysphagia After Ischaemic Stroke: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

for Ischemic Stroke

Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80

Code: NCT06737549·Phase 4

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The Effects of Chin Tuck Against Resistance Exercise on Acute Stroke Patients With Dysphagia

for Acute Stroke

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 100

Code: NCT06674356

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Cerebellar Metaplasticity in the Swallowing Motor System

for Swallowing

Sponsor: University of Manchester

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06721533

Salt Water Gargling on Swallowing Following ACDF

for Degeneration Spine

1 site in Los Angeles

Sponsor: University of Southern California

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 80·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06475365

Corticosteroids for Post-Extubation Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

1 site in Aurora

Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06670521·Phase 2

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Swallowing Difficulties in People Over 60 Years: Prevalence, Degree of Difficulty and Intervention

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Lisa Tuomi

Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers

Code: NCT06599021

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The Impact of Gastrostomy and Intermittent Oral Tube Feeding on Patients With Dysphagia and Bulbar Palsy After Stroke

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Babujinaya Cela

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06637098

Nutrition Tubes on Sleep Quality in Stroke-related Dysphagia

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: Babujinaya Cela

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT06662344

SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial

for Dysphagia

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Sex: All·Age: 18+

Code: NCT07098767

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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention

for Dysphagia

1 site in New York

Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

Sex: All·Age: 21 - 99

Code: NCT06520579

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Dysphagia clinical trials — common questions

Are dysphagia clinical trials free to join?

Yes. Participating in a dysphagia clinical trial is free — study-related visits, tests, and the investigational treatment are provided at no cost to you. Many studies also reimburse travel and time. You never pay to take part.

Who can join a dysphagia clinical trial?

Each dysphagia study sets its own eligibility criteria — typically based on age, medical history, current treatments, and overall health. Every trial listed here shows its criteria, and the study team confirms your eligibility before enrollment. You can review and apply to any that look like a fit.

How do I find a dysphagia trial near me?

Use the location controls above. We'll show recruiting dysphagia trials with sites near you, sorted by distance. You can widen the radius or share your exact location for the closest matches.

How many dysphagia trials are recruiting right now?

We're currently tracking roughly 30 recruiting dysphagia trials with US sites, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshed daily.

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Dysphagia trials by city

Boston, MA Milwaukee, WI Aurora, CO Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Evanston, IL Fort Lauderdale, FL Los Angeles, CA Madison, WI Miami, FL Portland, OR Stanford, CA

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