Investigating the effect of a computer-based training program on swallowing-related quality of life, swallowing function and the power and precision of swallowing for adults with chronic dysphagia.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic dysphagia; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000416897
• Lead Sponsor: Kathy Stiller

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-04-15
• Study Completion: 2021-11-11
• Last Update Posted: 27 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

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 .

Exclusion Criteria

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).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Swallowing-related quality of life which will be measured using the SWAL-QOL survey. This is a 44 items self-administered questionnaire. [ Baseline (twice, one week apart), at conclusion of the intervention period (approximately one month) and one month post-intervention.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Swallowing function which will be measured using the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). This is a self-administered survey comprising 10 items. [ Baseline (twice, one week apart), at conclusion of the intervention period (approximately one month) and one month post-intervention.]