Deglutition Disorders clinical trials at UC Davis
3 research studies open to eligible people
CPAP to Improve Swallow Function Post Total Laryngectomy
“A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine can improve swallow function if you've had a total Laryngectomy.”
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
Investigator initiated prospective study to determine whether use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) can improve the swallow function in patients who underwent total laryngectomy and are experiencing difficulty swallowing
Sacramento, California
Utilization of Negative Pressure Suction to Reduce Aspiration in Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
“An ear nose and throat study for people with stomach tubes”
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
This is an investigator initiated prospective study to determine whether the use of a negative pressure suction in the hypopharynx will reduce the amount of aspiration during Video Fluoroscopic Swallowing Exam (VFSE) among patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Sacramento, California
Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Treatment of Tongue Dysphagia
“Contribute to discoveries that may improve healthcare for you, your family, and your community by volunteering for research!”
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
The primary objective of this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial is to evaluate the safety of AMDC-GIR during the 24 months following 2 consecutive treatments of tongue dysphagia in male and female patients who have undergone surgery and/or chemo- and/or radiotherapy for squamous cell cancer of the oropharynx.
Sacramento, California and other locations
Our lead scientists for Deglutition Disorders research studies include Peter Belafsky, MD Maggie Kuhn, MD.