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Swallowing Difficulties in People Over 60 Years: Prevalence, Degree of Difficulty and Intervention
Sponsor: Lisa Tuomi
Summary
Participants included in SCAPIS2 (Swedish Cardio Pulmonary bioimage study) are screened regarding swallowing difficulty using a timed water swallow test. Participants who show signs of swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) are included in the present study, which encompasses s flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing function (FEES). Participants showing a moderate-severe dysphagia are randomized into one of three intervention groups: muscle strengthening training, skill-based swallowing training and a control group who will receive compensatory treatment. The study is expected to improve diagnostics and treatment of swallowing difficulties in an ageing population.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
99
Start Date
2024-12-01
Completion Date
2028-04
Last Updated
2024-12-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Muscular strengthening training
6 weeks daily muscular strengthening training.
Skill-based training
15 sessions skill based swallowing training lead by a speech and language pathologist during 3 weeks.
Locations (1)
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden