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Surface Electromyographic Analysis of Normal Swallowing in Children: An Exploratory Study

NCT07455279 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-03-06

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Summary

This exploratory clinical trial aims to investigate the mechanism of sequential muscle contractions during normal swallowing processes, including spoon, straw, and cup feeding, in children aged 2 to under 10 years without swallowing disorders. Surface electromyography (sEMG) will be used to evaluate activation patterns of the orbicularis oris, submental, and hyoid muscles during liquid, semi-solid, and solid intake.

The study seeks to characterize the timing, duration, amplitude, and coordination of swallowing-related muscle activity in typically developing children. Findings from this study are expected to provide foundational physiological data to inform the development of pediatric-specific neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocols for dysphagia treatment.

Conditions

  • Normal Pediatric Swallowing Physiology
  • Swallowing Muscle Activation Patterns in Children
  • Swallowing Function

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-09
Primary Completion
2028-01-31
Completion
2028-01-31

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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