RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05278039

Training Swallowing Initiation During Expiration

Training Swallowing Initiation During Expiration: Impact on Safety and Efficiency Following Treatment for Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer


Sponsor

Northwestern University

Enrollment

88 participants

Start Date

May 19, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Head and neck cancers have escalated to epidemic levels in the United States, and survivors are suffering from life-long, devastating swallowing disorders with limited therapeutic options. This clinical trial investigates a novel swallowing treatment that trains initiation of swallowing during the expiratory phase of respiration to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a new swallowing therapy for people who had head and neck cancer and now have trouble swallowing. Many cancer survivors swallow at the wrong point in their breathing cycle (breathing in instead of out), which can cause food or liquid to go into the lungs. This training program aims to fix that habit. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer - You finished your main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago - You can swallow some liquids, even if it is difficult - You speak English and can use the training technology **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your cancer has come back or is still present - You have a tracheostomy tube or a feeding tube through your nose - You have had aspiration pneumonia in the past 12 months - You have a neurological disorder (such as Parkinson's or stroke) - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALRespiratory-Swallow Phase Training

Participants will complete 6 respiratory-swallow phase training sessions that will last approximately one hour.

OTHERSwallow Practice

Participants will complete 6 "swallow practice" sessions that will last approximately one hour.


Locations(2)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois, United States

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