dysphagia Swallowing disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The patients receive neuromuscular electrical stimulation during a test
setting.
Sponsors
Nieuw Unicum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) at least 18 years of age (2) a confirmed diagnosis of MS (3) a diagnosis of dysphagia determined by FEES characterized by incomplete hyoid movement.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) individuals with other neurological disorders (2) individuals with obstruction in nasal passage (FEES will not be possible) (3) individuals with significant cognitive deficits who cannot follow instructions during FEES or are not able to provide feedback on sensing stimulation or pain in their head and neck and (4) individuals who are medically not stable enough to be able to participate in FEES (e.g. pneumonia or fever) (5) radiotherapy in head/neck area or oncology of head/neck area (6) in case of heart problems, metal implants in head/neck area, inflamed skin, implanted stimulators or electronic devices participation should be evaluated by a medical doctor.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A protocol to determine optimal electrode placement and neuromuscular electrical stimulation parameters for NMES for dysphagia in individual MS patients. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The variability in location and type of motor dysfunctions of hyoid muscles in patients with MS visualized with ultrasonography. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed