Aging
Conditions
Interventions
Supine tuning exercise (During 2 weeks, every morning)
Exercises for head, neck, lips and pharynx and abdominal breathing (During 2 weeks, every morning)
Control
Sponsors
Teikyo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Males and females older than 75 years, 30 in total number
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Persons who routinely perform exercises in the supine position.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of swallowing function 2 weeks after the start of supine tuning exercises. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Height, weight, swallowing frequency, grip strength, sit and reach, sit-ups, respiratory function (vital capacity, FEV1/FVC), center of gravity (balance assessment), G-sensor, body composition, grip-and-release test (dexterity), walk test, finger ring test (frailty assessment), postural assessment, questionnaire survey (lifestyle, cognitive function), contrast swallowing test, tongue pressure, oral opening strength, gum test, oral diadochokinesis | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactEri Fujita
Teikyo University Faculty of medical technology
Outcome results
None listed