RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05708911

External Pharyngeal Exerciser and Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing

Impact of External Pharyngeal Exerciser on Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing

Sponsor

Medical College of Wisconsin

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Sep 16, 2014

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dysphagia

Summary

This study of healthy young and elderly individuals is intended to assess the effects of pharyngeal exerciser on pharyngeal pressure phenomenon during swallowing. Our specific aim is to test if the pharyngeal exerciser increases the workload of muscles involved in pharyngeal phase of swallowing.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Pharyngeal exerciser for people with dysphagia. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 85 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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