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Filter by:The goal of this observational study is to learn about swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in patients living with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The main questions it aims to answer are: - whether the size and structure of the muscles involved in swallowing differ to those without the disease - how the size and structure of muscles may associate with swallowing function and swallowing symptoms in this group. Participants will undergo a range of tests including: - Ultrasound (US) assessment of the muscles involved in swallowing - An x-ray swallowing study (known as videofluoroscopy) - Assessment of swallowing symptoms, including questionnaires - Assessments of mobility, activity and breathing - Assessments of quality of life and wellbeing
This study is for patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. We want to learn more about how we can optimize pain control in patients who undergo transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Our goal is to determine if a local anesthetic called EXPAREL® (Liposomal Bupivacaine) impacts postsurgical pain and swallow function in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing TORS. EXPAREL® is an FDA-approved anesthetic drug that provides long-lasting and precise pain relief when injected into the surgical wound. Our study team wants to determine if injecting EXPAREL® into the surgical wound will provide better pain relief and swallow function when compared to patients who do not undergo postoperative EXPAREL® injection. Both options for postoperative pain control are considered standard of care for patients undergoing TORS.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older population. It affects approximately one in three community-dwelling elderly, almost half of the geriatric patients, and even more than half of elderly nursing home residents. The main complications of OD are respiratory infections such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and dehydration. It supposes substantial costs for the healthcare system, increases the risk for (re)admissions and length of stay, and has an important impact on the quality of life of people who suffer from it. The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model to identify non-hospitalized older patients at risk for oropharyngeal dysphagia, quantify that risk, and facilitate decision-making according to personal, clinical, and socio-emotional characteristics.
Participants suffered from acute stroke with dysphagia in single hospital who were determined by CT/MRI and clinical evaluation. Current project will recruit participants and randomize into two groups.One group will receive NMES, traditional swallowing therapy and rTMS therapy five times per week for 2 weeks ; Another group will receive NMES and traditional swallowing therapy with shame rTMS five times per week for 2 weeks. FEES and SSA were used for evaluated swallowing function before the therapy and after 2 weeks therapy.
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of game-based biofeedback application via surface electromyography in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. The same treatment interventions will be applied with and without biofeedback, and thus the contribution of adding biofeedback to the treatment will be determined.
Invasive mechanical ventilation is one of the most common interventions in critically ill patients, and is invariably characteristic, if not defining, of ICU therapeutic regimen Much attention has been paid to complications occurring during and because of mechanical ventilation, such as nosocomial infections, delirium, and critical illness neuropathy and myopathy. However, an often underappreciated and minimally explored complication of mechanical ventilation is post-extubation dysphagia .
The study has 6 research questions regarding the use of dysphagia cups: Primary study questions: 1. Can the use of the dysphagia cups increase water consumption and liquid consumption during the trial period? 2. Can the use of the dysphagia cups reduce the frequency and intensity of choking and coughing while drinking? 3. What are the potential risks to the service users while using the dysphagia cups? Secondary study question: 4. Can the use of the dysphagia cups enhance the autonomy of the service users in drinking? Auxiliary study questions: 5. Can the use of the dysphagia cups reduce the amount of thickener used for water consumption? 6. What are the perceived benefits and acceptability of using the dysphagia cups?
The aim of the MoDiet study is to evaluate the usefulness of the GourMed© prepackaged diet in guaranteeing a safe, compliant and effective diet satisfying the nutritional needs of the elderly dysphagic patient.
The goal of this prospective population-based cohort study is to assess: - The evolution of the functional status of patients undergoing complex esophageal reconstruction - Its impact on quality of life, depending on the type of conduit performed. Participants - Will be asked to complete different quality of life questionnaires during every follow-up visit - Will undergo additional tests to assess functionality
Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is a frequent but still underestimated condition in the intensive care units (ICU). In the international literature, the manifestations and consequences of PED lead to intra- and post-intensive care comorbidities. The exact etiology of PED is unknown, but considered multifactorial. Numerous causes, acquired during ICU, can lead to a delay in the reintroduction of intravenous nutrition, or even favor the development of inhalation pneumopathy. One of these causes is the presence of the nasogastric tube. The incidence of ECD varies from 3 to 62%. Its presence impacts morbidity and mortality. Preventive strategies for PED have only been studied with questionable methodologies. The goal of ICU therapists is to detect PED as early as possible in order to implement curative strategies such as adapted nutrition and early swallowing rehabilitation.