Effect of Thickened Feeds on Swallow Physiology in Children With Dysphagia
Boston Children's Hospital
200 participants
Apr 1, 2021
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will examine the effects of varying liquid viscosity on swallow physiology in infants with oropharyngeal dysphagia and brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) and other children with dysphagia that would be at risk for symptoms of swallow dysfunction.
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Interventions
Thin liquid swallows of formula or breastmilk or other liquid
Slightly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix
Mildly thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix
Moderately thick liquid swallows of formula thickened with rice cereal or breastmilk or other liquid thickened with Gelmix
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NCT04504227