Frailty and Dysphagia in Older Adults

Completed

Conditions studied: Dysphagia, Frailty

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to figure out if there are physical factors such as cognition level, nutrition status, walking speed, and handgrip strength that are associated with the development of swallowing problems. Investigators want to better understand how swallowing problems develop in older adults with and without frailty. Identifying factors that contribute to swallowing problems, can develop therapies in the future to improve swallowing outcomes for older adults. This study will be done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). A total of about 69 people will participate in this study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04975815

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

52

Starts

2022-04-06

Expected to finish

2025-03-14

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-09

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 65 years of age or older
• Ability to provide informed consent or the presence of a legally authorized representative (LAR) who can consent on behalf of the patient
• Post-menopausal (female participants)
• Not pregnant

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy to barium
• Prior surgery to the head and neck region affecting swallowing-related structures
• Prior chemotherapy or radiation treatment to the head and neck region
• Prior cerebral vascular accident with resulting persistent dysphagia
• Non-English speaking

Where it is running

• University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital and Clinics — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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