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NCT05278039 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Training Swallowing Initiation During Expiration
A NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphagia, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 88
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT05278039 is a NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphagia that is actively recruiting participants, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 88 participants, below the 260-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT05278039, a NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphagia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 88 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Head and neck cancers have escalated to epidemic levels in the United States, and survivors are suffering from life-long, devastating swallowing disorders with limited therapeutic options. This clinical trial investigates a novel swallowing treatment that trains initiation of swallowing during the expiratory phase of respiration to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Respiratory-Swallow Phase Training
- OTHER Swallow Practice
Study Locations (2)
Illinois
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago
- Northwestern University - Evanston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 88 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-05-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05278039
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05278039 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 88 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 260-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower). The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Head and Neck Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Respiratory-Swallow Phase Training is the first listed.
NCT05278039 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05278039 about?
NCT05278039 is a clinical study titled "Training Swallowing Initiation During Expiration". Head and neck cancers have escalated to epidemic levels in the United States, and survivors are suffering from life-long, devastating swallowing disorders with limited therapeutic options. This clinical trial investigates a novel swallowing treatment that trains initiation of swallowing during the e...
What is the current status of trial NCT05278039?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 88 participants. The study started on 2022-05-19. Estimated completion is 2027-07-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05278039 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancer, Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05278039?
The interventions under investigation include: Respiratory-Swallow Phase Training (BEHAVIORAL), Swallow Practice (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05278039?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05278039 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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