Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Cold Liquids on the Swallowing Mechanism in Preterm Infants
Lead Sponsor:
NYU Langone Health
Conditions:
Dysphagia
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 43 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if cold liquids improve the swallowing mechanisms in premature infants with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The only way to objectively diagnose dysphagia is b...
Detailed Description
Swallowing is a complex task that takes place in the mouth and throat. It involves tiny receptors that gather sensory information about the liquid. Those receptors send a sensory message to the brain,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Infants born prematurely, as defined by birth at less than 37 weeks gestational age, referred for a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) due to suspected pharyngeal phase dysphagia.
Exclusion
- Infants born prematurely with a corrected gestational age of 43 weeks or greater.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01863264
Start Date
December 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
February 6 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Winthrop University Hospital
Mineola, New York, United States, 11501