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External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Dysphagia

Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin

Summary

The goal of this a clinical trial is to test the effect of a pharyngeal exerciser in rehabilitation of pharyngeal phase of swallowing in patients with dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer is: •Does application of pharyngeal exerciser improve swallowing as evidenced by need for prescribed intervention for dysphagia (maneuvers, exercises or dietary modification to prevent aspiration). Participants will: * Perform barium swallows in lateral view fluoroscopy * Over a six-week period, perform thrice daily sessions of swallowing with an external, laryngeal restriction device covering the larynx * Return for another fluoroscopic barium swallow study

Official title: Effect of Pharyngeal Exerciser in Rehabilitation of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing in Patients With Dysphagia

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