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Evolution of the Chicago Classification: Bridging Physiology and Mechanics
Swallowing difficulties are extremely common and result in substantial morbidity, reduction in the quality of life, and mortality related to malnutrition and c…
Injectable Augmentation Outcomes in Post-Radiation Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
Some head and neck cancer survivors develop velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), a problem with closure between the soft palate and throat that can cause nasal-so…
Characterization of the Striated Esophagus (St.Eso) Deglutitive Motor Function and Its Modulation by Pharyngeal Phase Swallow Biomechanics
The investigators hypothesize that striated esophagus deglutitive motor function is modulated by pharyngeal phase swallowing biomechanics.
Impact of External Pharyngeal Exerciser on Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing
This study of healthy young and elderly individuals is intended to assess the effects of pharyngeal exerciser on pharyngeal pressure phenomenon during swallowi…
Dissemination and Implementation of DIGEST™ as an Evidence-based Measurement Tool for Dysphagia: A Randomized Implementation Trial
To improve swallowing outcomes in cancer through clinical implementation of the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST™) as an evidence-based pra…
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Dysphagia in Lung Transplantation (LT)
The primary outcome of this study is dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) on postoperative speech and swallow evaluation following lung transplantation. Transeso…
Training Swallowing Initiation During Expiration: Impact on Safety and Efficiency Following Treatment for Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers have escalated to epidemic levels in the United States, and survivors are suffering from life-long, devastating swallowing disorders with…
Impact of Preoperative Respiratory Strength Training on Postoperative Health for Heart Transplant Recipients
This research study is investigating whether completing breathing exercises before surgery helps heart transplant patients recover after surgery. Previous stud…
A Complete Title Used for Approval Letters. Cervical Diverticulum Prospective, Multi-Institutional Study Proposal
Patients undergoing open transcervical or endoscopic approach in which a laser or stapler is used to divide the common wall between the diverticulum and esopha…
Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia
This study will examine the effects of varying liquid viscosity on swallow physiology in infants with oropharyngeal dysphagia and brief resolved unexplained ev…
Aspiration in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors
The purpose of this study is to learn more about problems with swallowing that could develop in patients who are very sick and need a machine to help them brea…
Improving Recovery in Older ICU Survivors: Evaluation of Swallowing Dysfunction and Aspiration Risk
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which consists of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial problems, is a pervasive complication for older intensive care uni…