A study to strengthen swallowing in the elderly population

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: With self reported swallowing difficuties

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/09/045681
• Lead Sponsor: Thejaswi D

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the effects of two weeks of skill training on the motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise using: (1) blocked and random practice schedule; and (2) massed and distributed practice distribution, on peak anterior and superior hyoid excursion and upper oesophageal sphincter opening in elderly individuals with self-reported swallowing difficulty. The secondary objectives of the study are to investigate the effects of two weeks of detraining from Isometric Shakers Exercise on the retention of gained peak anterior and superior hyoid excursion and upper oesophageal sphincter opening among elders who have completed two weeks of motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2022-02-09
• Study Start: 2022-09-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals within 60 to 75 years who meet below listed criteria will be enrolled.

• 3 score in Eating Assessment Tool 2.

• 5 score in Dysphagia Handicap Index 3.

• 26 score on Mini Mental Status Examination 4.

• Read English or Kannada.

Exclusion Criteria

• Elderly individuals who present with below listed conditions will be excluded.
• Surgery to head and neck 2.
• Neurological conditions 3.
• Cognitive-communicative disorders 4.
• Recurring neck pain 5.
• Cardiac pacemaker users 6.
• Seizure disorders 7.
• Currently under non-oral feeds.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary swallow outcome measures will be measured for 5 and 10-ml liquid thin barium during the videofluoroscopic study of swallowing procedure. The primary swallow outcome measures (unit) are:	The three-time points for assessing primary swallow outcome measures are | 1. Pre-skill straining or 24 hours before motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 2. Post-skill training or after completing two weeks of motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 3. Post-detraining or two weeks after cessation of motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise
1. Peak anterior hyoid excursion (mm)	The three-time points for assessing primary swallow outcome measures are | 1. Pre-skill straining or 24 hours before motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 2. Post-skill training or after completing two weeks of motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 3. Post-detraining or two weeks after cessation of motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise
2. Peak superior hyoid excursion (mm)	The three-time points for assessing primary swallow outcome measures are | 1. Pre-skill straining or 24 hours before motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 2. Post-skill training or after completing two weeks of motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 3. Post-detraining or two weeks after cessation of motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise
3. Upper oesophageal sphincter opening (mm)	The three-time points for assessing primary swallow outcome measures are | 1. Pre-skill straining or 24 hours before motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 2. Post-skill training or after completing two weeks of motor learning Isometric Shakers Exercise | 3. Post-detraining or two weeks after cessation of motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The secondary outcome measures of the study are:	1. Borgs CR10 rating scale of exertion for estimating physical exertion during motor learning of Isometric Shakers Exercise

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kasturba Medical College Hospital; 🇮🇳 Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Kasturba Medical College Hospital

🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Thejaswi D

Principal investigator

8147461160

thejaswi.d1@learner.manipal.edu