Effect of Pharyngeal Exerciser in Rehabilitation of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing in Patients With Dysphagia
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
Description
All the patients will be reviewed for inclusion and exclusion of the study in detailed manner using medical evaluation form. The physical examination part of the medical evaluation form will be filled out by one of our designated physician investigators. A urine pregnancy test will be administered if necessary at this time. The patient's neck physical dimensions and device's physical dimensions will be measured and recorded using the Biometric form. A baseline functional outcome assessment of swallowing (FOAMS) will be performed for each patient. Patients will be sitting in an upright posit…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with dysphagia characterized by persistent pharyngeal residue on fluoroscopic study undergoing rehabilitative intervention (e.g.: exercises, maneuvers or dietary modification) for improving swallowing and preventing aspiration Healthy elderly adult (≥65 years of age). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years of age. Patients with recent head and neck cancer (\<1 month post-surgery or \<3 months post-chemo radiation. Patients suffering from muscle diseases like muscular dystrophies, myopathies. Patients with neuro-muscular junction disorders mya…
Interventions
- DevicePharyngeal exerciser
- Devicesham pharyngeal exerciser
Location
- Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin