Alzheimer's Disease
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention:Stepwise swallowing training
Control:Routine dysphagia care
Sponsors
Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed as AD; 2. Score <= 25 on the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE); 3. Score a third-degree or higher on the Water Swallowing Test, demonstrating a risk of aspiration; 4. Have basic communication ability to complete the tests in this trial.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Swallowing disorders caused by other organic diseases, such as oral disease, esophageal obstruction, digestive tract disease, tumors, or stroke; 2. Complications such as other serious somatic diseases that are not suitable for practicing swallowing exercises; 3. Serious impairment in hearing or vision, which may hinder following instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Water Swallowing Test;Standard Swallowing Assessment; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Abnormal Eating Behavior Questionnaire;Mini-Nutritional Assessment- Short Form;Barthel Index;The safety of swallowing training;The attendance rate; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiao Aixiang
Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Outcome results
None listed