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NCT Number: NCT07156357

Surface EMG Testing on Swallowing in EoE Patients

Evaluating swallowing food with surface electromyography (EMG) machine in patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Digestive System Diseases Eosinophilia Eosinophilic Esophagitis Esophageal Diseases Esophagitis Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Leukocyte Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

About this study

Evaluating surface electromyography (sEMG) assessment of swallowing and bolus preparation in patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Controls
  • Normal video swallow or score of 0 for dysphagia on ESSAI questionnaire
  • absence of dysphagia
  • age >18 EoE participants
  • Documentation of EoE diagnosis by histologic criteria,
  • >15 eos/hpf on most recent esophageal biopsy
  • age >18

Exclusion criteria

  • Abnormal baseline video swallow
  • lack of MSK coordination to eat test meal
  • underlying neuromuscular disorder.

Treatment and study plan

Surface Electromyography

Diagnostic Test

Tests performed to evaluate swallowing function

fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing

Diagnostic Test

Assessment of swallowing function

Primary outcomes

  1. Preparatory phase time

    Time frame: Through study completion an average of 2 days

    Comparison of preparatory phase between cohorts

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time difference in swallow initiation

    Time frame: Through study completion an average of 2 days

    Time difference in swallow initiation between fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) vs sEMG

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

sEMG Assessment of Swallowing and Bolus Preparation

Acronym: sEMG

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2027
First posted
Sep 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 17, 2026

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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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