What this market covers
Assessment, therapy and diet support for people who have trouble swallowing after stroke, surgery or illness. Hospitals, rehabilitation centres and care homes buy therapy services, testing tools and modified foods.
Typical segments
- Swallowing assessment
- Speech and swallow therapy
- Texture modified diets
- Neuromuscular stimulation
Why this market is moving now
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,348 clinical studies of dysphagia are registered worldwide. | 2,348 registered studies | 2026 | |
| 422 of the registered studies of dysphagia are sponsored by companies. | 422 industry-sponsored studies | 2026 | |
| 169 registered studies of dysphagia are phase 3 trials. | 169 phase 3 studies | 2026 | |
| 134 studies of dysphagia started worldwide in 2025. | 134 studies started in 2025 | 2025 | |
| 232 of those studies were recruiting participants in November 2026. | 232 recruiting studies | 2026 | |
| Researchers worldwide published 88 papers on dysphagia management in 2025. | 88 papers | 2025 |
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Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centres
- Care homes
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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How many clinical trials study dysphagia?
2,348 studies are registered worldwide.
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