Digestive System: Deglutition disorders Digestive System Deglutition disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1 Participants of the study will be assigned to one of two groups. All participants will be given information about the anatomy of the pharynx and larynx. This will be done using diagrams. With
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be selected and randomly assigned into two groups. Each group will consist of 10 healthy volunteers with no history of swallowing difficulties. Participants will be recruited predominantly from staff working at Northwick Park Hospital.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients under 18 2. Patients with swallowing difficulties
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measurement of the target movement. Assessment as to whether or not these movements have been achieved will be rate by the principal investigator and the data will be re-rated by a further therapist skilled in this area | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed