Dysphagia due to insufficient contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles during swallowing
Conditions
Interventions
With the sRED wrapped around the neck, inflate the balloon to compress the thyroid cartilage, and the patients perform swallowing. If the patients cannot swallow due to lack of saliva, inject a small
each set consists of 30 swallows.
Sponsors
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 years or older with dysphagia and insufficient contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles during swallowing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients who cannot adequately follow the therapist's instructions due to cognitive impairment or higher brain dysfunction 2) Patients with malignant tumors at the application site 3) Patients with skin abnormalities such as eczema or trauma at the throat area 4) Patients unable to recognize throat pain, discomfort, breathing abnormalities, or blood flow abnormalities 5) Patients with allergic symptoms to natural rubber
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in a penetration-aspiration scale before and after the training | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Results of videofluoroscopy, videoendoscopy, and manometry examinations 2) Tongue pressure 3) Record of training frequency achieved 4) Adverse events | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHitoshi Kagaya
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Outcome results
None listed