Investigating the effect of skill-based swallowing therapy using the Biofeedback in Strength and Skill Traning (BiSSkiT) program on swallowing-related quality of life, swallowing function and the power and precision of swallowing for adults with chronic dysphagia.

Kathy Stiller0 sites10 target enrollmentApril 15, 2021

Overview

No summary available.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

April 15, 2021

End Date

November 11, 2021

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

Kathy Stiller

•Patients (at least 18 years old) currently attending an outpatient clinic within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network with a history of chronic dysphagia (i.e. \> 6 months duration) of a severity that requires dietary modification and/or other strategies .

•Refused consent. Neck anatomy (e.g. local scarring, skin problems) preventing the ability to apply and use the surface electrodes. Visual or auditory deficit which would preclude the ability to see/hear BiSSkiT feedback. Cognitive deficit that would preclude the ability to participate in the BiSSkiT program. Inability to understand sufficient written/spoken English to be able to participate in the BiSSkiT program and complete the outcome measurements. Unwilling to commit to attendance for the BiSSkiT interventions and assessments. Currently receiving or about to receive any other interventions specifically aimed at dysphagia (excluding dietary modification).