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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

RESP-FIT: Technology-Enhanced Self-Management in COPD

NCT03652662
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Conditions
COPD
Interventions
RESP-FIT, RESP-FIT Comparator
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
40 Years and older
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 29, 2021 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Respiratory Muscle Strength Training in Presbyphonia

NCT03557775
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Conditions
Presbylarynx
Interventions
Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), Voice Exercises
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
22 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 6, 2020 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Home-Based Respiratory Muscle Strength Training Program for Individuals With Post-COVID-19 Persistent Dyspnea

NCT06091280
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Conditions
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome, Dyspnea
Interventions
Respiratory Muscle Strength Trainers
Device
Lead sponsor
University of South Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tampa, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 14, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Cough and Swallow Rehab Following Stroke

NCT01907321
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Conditions
Ischemic Stroke
Interventions
Expiratory muscle strength training, Placebo expiratory training, Measures performed on all subjects, Pulmonary function test, Fluoroscopic swallow study
Behavioral · Drug · Radiation
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
50 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
14 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2015
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida • Jacksonville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 26, 2017 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

EMST and Swallowing in Long-Term Survivors of HNCA

NCT03975465
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Conditions
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Deglutition Disorders
Interventions
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training, Pharyngeal Muscle Strengthening Exercises
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
6 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2024
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 5, 2024 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional

High Intensity Dysphagia Rehab for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

NCT05970406
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Conditions
Dysphagia Following Cerebrovascular Accident
Interventions
high intensity dysphagia therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 11, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional

Rehabilitation of Airway Protection in Parkinson's Disease

NCT05700825
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Conditions
Parkinson Disease, Dysphagia
Interventions
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training + Cough Skill Training
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Teachers College, Columbia University
Other
Eligibility
50 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
West Lafayette, Indiana • New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 23, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Hypernasal Speech in Children

NCT05492266
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Conditions
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Velopharyngeal Incompetence Due to Cleft Palate, Inadequate Velopharyngeal Closure, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Hypernasality
Interventions
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training, Maintenance Training
Device
Lead sponsor
Noel Jabbour
Other
Eligibility
5 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 19, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Combined Respiratory Training in Persons With ALS

NCT05913882
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Conditions
ALS, Respiratory Insufficiency, Dysphagia
Interventions
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (LVR+EMST)
Device
Lead sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 22, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

EMST in Patients Undergoing CRT for HNCA

NCT03916809
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Conditions
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Deglutition Disorders
Interventions
EMST
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2025
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 3, 2024 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Fatigue in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

NCT04468191
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Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Dysphagia, Dyspnea, Respiration Disorders
Interventions
Experimental expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), Sham expiratory muscle strength training (EMST)
Device
Lead sponsor
Cara Donohue
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 14, 2021 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Swallowing in OSA & CPAP Intolerance

NCT06786117
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Conditions
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Healthy
Interventions
SLP swallowing exercises, myofunctional exercises
Other
Lead sponsor
Denise Dewald
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 10, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in Improving Bulbar Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

NCT03175289
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Conditions
Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm
Interventions
Best Practice, Educational Intervention, Exercise Intervention, Expiratory Muscle Strength Training, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
Other
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
19 Years to 78 Years
Enrollment
49 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 20, 2019 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Effectiveness of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Improving Communication in ALS

NCT05003167
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Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST-150)
Device
Lead sponsor
Purdue University
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
13 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
West Lafayette, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 7, 2023 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Airway Muscle Training for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

NCT02259660
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Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Interventions
Respiratory muscle strength training, Sham respiratory muscle strength training
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
47 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 10, 2018 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Lung Volume Recruitment Combined With Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in ALS

NCT03202017
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Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), EMST + Lung Volume Recruitment (LVR)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
23 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2022
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida • Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2023 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Cough, Expiratory Training, and Chronic Aspiration After Head and Neck Radiotherapy

NCT02662907
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Conditions
Head and Neck Cancer
Interventions
Barium Swallow, Questionnaires, Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) Device, Digital Manometer, Neurocognitive Exams, Barium
Procedure · Behavioral · Device + 1 more
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
175 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 15, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training and Phonation Resistance Training Exercises For Elderly Patients With Vocal Fold Atrophy

NCT03696576
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Conditions
Voice Disorder, Vocal Cord Atrophy, Presbyphonia
Interventions
EMST, PhoRTE
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
65 Years to 95 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 29, 2021 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Expiratory Muscle Training for Persons With Neurodegenerative Disease

NCT00856518
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Conditions
Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Interventions
EMST, Sham
Device
Lead sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Federal
Eligibility
35 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 9, 2017 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional

Expiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

NCT00843739
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Conditions
Parkinson's Disease
Interventions
EMST - Active Treatment, sham EMST
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
35 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2004 – 2008
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 19, 2011 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Optimizing Dysphagia Treatment Delivery in Acute Care: A Hybrid Efficacy Implementation Trial

NCT07736105
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Conditions
Dysphagia, Critical Illness
Interventions
Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), Standard of Care Dysphagia Treatment, Intensive Dysphagia Treatment
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2027 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 29, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

The Effects of Adding Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in Voice Therapy

NCT03692494
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Conditions
Dysphonia, Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Interventions
Standard of care voice therapy, Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST)
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Miami
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Miami, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 6, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 9:41 AM EDT