RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05708898

External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Dysphagia

Effect of Pharyngeal Exerciser in Rehabilitation of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing in Patients With Dysphagia

Sponsor

Medical College of Wisconsin

Enrollment

160 participants

Start Date

Jun 9, 2015

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dysphagia

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

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

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 Criteria9

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 myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert disorders
Patients having history of allergy to lidocaine or barium.
Patients who are pregnant or lactating.
Patients who are medically unstable.
Patients who are unable to apply the exerciser independently or with the help of a caregiver.
Patients who lack cognition.