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Stimulation of Sensation and Improvement in Swallowing Using Oral Capsaicin

NCT01053286 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 19

Last updated 2017-05-30

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Summary

This is a research study to learn more about whether capsaicin, a natural ingredient of chili peppers that makes them taste "hot", can improve swallowing function. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether sucking on a capsaicin lozenge improves sensation in the throat enough to improve swallowing function.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of California, Davis

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Peter A Belafsky, MD, Ph.D. · University of California, Davis

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-10-31
Primary Completion
2012-07-31
Completion
2012-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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