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Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Sponsor: Umeå University
Summary
The purpose of this research project is to investigate the incidence of impaired swallowing (dysphagia) after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) and to study the long-term effect of dysphagia on nutritional status 12 ± 3 months later. Furthermore, to investigate the effect of a new rehabilitation method for dysphagia among individuals with swallowing dysfunction after ACSS.
Official title: Impaired Swallowing Function After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery- Incidence, Long-term Effect on Nutrition and Effect of Oral Neuromuscular Training
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2020-12-17
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2024-12-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Oral neuromuscular training
The oral device is used for 30 seconds, three times a day, before meals and implies new possibilities for training of the orofacial and pharyngeal muscles.
Locations (1)
University Hospital of Umeå
Umeå, Sweden