The Role of Therapy for Muscle Tension Dysphagia
- Conditions
- Muscle Tension Dysphagia
- Registration Number
- NCT02647931
- Lead Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Brief Summary
Muscle tension dysphagia is a novel diagnostic taxonomy describing a subset of patient population with reported dysphagia who exhibit normal oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing function as evidenced by videofluoroscopic swallow study. These patients also demonstrate abnormal supraglottic muscle tension during laryngoscopy as well as signs of laryngeal hypersensitivity and laryngopharyngeal reflux. Treatment of these patients with Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) therapy is a common practice however voice therapy invention targeting the unloading of the supraglottic muscle tension has been shown to be highly effective in symptom resolution per the investigators' clinical experience. The study is designed to answer efficacy of treatment being offered to patients with muscle tension dysphagia.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 22
Not provided
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement of dysphagia measured via patient self-report measures Duration of therapy, approximately 2 months Number of participants who report improvement of dysphagia symptoms following therapy.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
🇺🇸Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Mayo Clinic in Arizona🇺🇸Scottsdale, Arizona, United States