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NCT Number: NCT02170454

Effect of Pharyngeal Inhibition by rTMS on Swallowing Function

The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that rTMS on the dominant swallowing hemisphere is able to modify swallowing coordination.

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Key information

Conditions

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pharyngeal Diseases

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

VERIN

Rouen, 76031, France

About this study

The aim of the study is to demonstrate that rTMS (on the dominant hemisphere, on the nondominant hemisphere and placebo rTMS) are able to modify swallowing coordination on healthy subjects. Swallowing function will be studied before and after rTMS with videomanometry.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-50 years old
  • healthy subjects

Exclusion criteria

  • epilepsia
  • brain injury
  • stroke
  • pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

magnetic stimulation

Procedure

rTMS on pharyngeal cortical area in healthy subjects or sham rTMS on pharyngeal cortical area in healthy subjects

Primary outcomes

  1. pharyngeal pressure

    Time frame: Day 1

    Swallowing function will be studied before and after rTMS with videomanometry

Secondary outcomes

  1. swallowing time

    Time frame: Day 1

    Swallowing function will be studied before and after rTMS with videomanometry

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Rouen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Pharyngeal Cortical Area Inhibition Induced by rTMS on Swallowing Function in Healthy Subject: Video Fluoroscopic Study.

Acronym: rTMSvideoSS

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jun 23, 2014
Registry last updated
Jun 23, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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