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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Respiratory Strength Training in Cardiac Surgical Patients

NCT04887415
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Conditions
Cardiovascular Diseases, Thoracic Diseases, Surgery, Surgery--Complications, Dysphagia
Interventions
Respiratory Strength Training (RST) Program
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 18, 2024 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Improving Diagnostic Standards in Dysphagia

NCT04773184
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Conditions
Dysphagia
Interventions
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, Voluntary Peak Cough Flow Testing, Iowa Oral Performance Instrument, Capsaicin Challenge, Pulmonary Function Testing, Voicing Tasks
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
46 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 16, 2024 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Tongue Motor Recruitment During Exercise

NCT02687737
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Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
Electromyography, Maximum expiratory pressure, Videofluoroscopy, Swallowing Tasks
Procedure · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 4, 2017 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Delineating Swallowing Impairment and Decline in ALS

NCT02962050
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Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions
Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS), Voluntary Peak Cough Flow Testing, Iowa Oral Performance Instrument, Capsaicin Challenge, Pulmonary Function Testing, Eating Assessment Tool 10, The Center for Neurologic Study Bulbar Function Scale
Procedure · Device · Drug + 1 more
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
109 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2023
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida • Tampa, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2023 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Respiratory Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

NCT06019949
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Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries, Respiration Disorders
Interventions
Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulator, Respiratory Training
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Louisville
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2030
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Louisville, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 12, 2026 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional

Accurate Screening Tools for Dysphagia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

NCT02710162
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Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions
Micro Mouth Pressure Meter, Iowa Oral Performance Instrument, Electrical Impedance Myography, Capsaicin, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, Pulmonary Function Testing, Swallowing Related Quality of Life Questionnaire, Functional Oral Intake Scale, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised, Eating Assessment Tool-10, Communicative Effectiveness Survey, The Center for Neurologic Studies Bulbar Function Scale
Device · Drug · Procedure + 1 more
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
21 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 20, 2017 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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
Device · 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 Sep 21, 2026 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting No phase listed Observational

Long Term Follow up of Children Enrolled in the REDvent Study

NCT03709199
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Conditions
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult, Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury, Neurocognitive Dysfunction, Quality of Life, Respiration Disorders
Interventions
Ventilation Inhomogeneity, Diaphragm Ultrasound, Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography, Spirometry, Functional Residual Capacity, MIP/MEP, 6 minute walk test, Neurocognitive Testing, Emotional Health Assessment, Health Related Quality of Life, Functional Status, Respiratory Status Questionnaire
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Other
Eligibility
1 Month to 18 Years
Enrollment
176 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 16, 2025 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Ventilatory Muscle Training in Stroke

NCT02828943
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Conditions
Stroke, Pulmonary Ventilation, Exercise Therapy
Interventions
IMT with High Resistance EMT, IMT with Low Resistance EMT
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 16, 2019 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Respiratory Muscle Function in Untreated X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM)

NCT02453152
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Conditions
X-linked Myotubular Myopathy
Interventions
History and physical, Tidal breathing, Maximal respiratory pressures, Peak cough flow, Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory, PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, Review of ventilation requirements
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
Up to 14 Years · Male only
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 14, 2021 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery

NCT06988176
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Conditions
Frailty, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Muscle Strength, Post Operative Complications, Nutrition Assessment, Risk Assessment, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Hand Strength
Interventions
Frailty assessment, nutrition assessment, cognition assessment, muscle strength testing
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 16, 2026 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional

Respiratory Strength Training in Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

NCT02710110
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Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions
PowerLung trainer, Micro Mouth Pressure Meter, Pulmonary Function Testing, Videofluoroscopic swallowing study, Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire, Iowa Oral Pressure Instrument, Capsaicin
Device · Procedure · Other + 1 more
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 26, 2020 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM 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 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Respiratory Strength Training in Heart Transplant Recipients

NCT06190171
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Conditions
Dysphagia, Heart Transplant Recipients
Interventions
Active respiratory muscle strength training, Sham respiratory muscle strength training
Device
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 20, 2026 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Cough in Reduced True Vocal Fold Mobility

NCT02407301
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Conditions
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paresis, Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Interventions
cough airflow measure, vocal tasks, true vocal fold movement, spirometry test, maximum expiratory pressure (MEP)
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 12, 2016 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Oral and Swallowing Function in Older Adults

NCT06368830
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Conditions
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Interventions
3-ounce water swallow test, Kayser-Jones Brief Oral Health Status Examination (BOHSE), Tongue pressure, Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS), Respiratory function tests
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
60 Years and older
Enrollment
111 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 9, 2026 · Synced Sep 25, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT