Oral and Swallowing Function in Older Adults

Part of paid clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study ID
NCT06368830
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • 3-ounce water swallow test — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Bedside water swallow dysphagia screen where vocal quality of the participant is assessed before and after swallowing 3 ounces of water
  • Kayser-Jones Brief Oral Health Status Examination (BOHSE) — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Scored assessment of the lymph nodes, lips, tongue, tissue inside of cheek, floor and roof of mouth, gums between teeth and/or under artificial teeth, saliva, condition of natural/artificial teeth, chewing position of teeth, and oral cleanliness
  • Tongue pressure — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Maximum isometric lingual pressure at the front and back of tongue will be measured by placing an air-filled pressure bulb on the surface of the oral tongue and having participants press the bulb "as hard as possible" against the hard palate
  • Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Measurement of bites, masticatory cycles, swallows, and time taken to consume a cracker
  • Respiratory function tests — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Participants will take a maximum inhalation and forcefully exhale into a spirometer to measure maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), fully exhale their air and take a maximal inhalation into the spirometer to measure maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and produce a single strong cough into to spirometer to measure peak expiratory flow (PEF) and forced expiratory volume (FEV1)

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to learn about oral and swallowing function in older adults presenting to the emergency department. The hypothesis is that older adults often have problems with oral and swallowing function and these problems relate to other conditions. Study activities are done during the emergency department visit and include providing saliva samples, completing a bedside water swallow test, completing oral function assessments, completing respiratory function tests, and answering survey questions.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 3, 2024
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Positive oropharyngeal dysphagia screen prevalence [ Time Frame: During emergency department visit, approximately 2-5 minutes for bedside dysphagia screen and 5-10 minutes for patient reported swallowing function ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWisconsin53792-

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