difficulty with swallowing dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: dysphagia, negative upper endoscopy, above 18 years, written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, absence of informed consent, abnormalities on upper endoscopy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main parameters studied are the intra-bolus pressure, peristaltic amplitude and sphincter pressure. Prior to the study, patients* symptoms will be assessed using questionnaires. Furthermore, after each swallow the subjects will have to indicate whether they believe whether or not complete bolus transport has occurred. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed