Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Whole-body Exercise to Improve Swallowing Function in Older Adults With Dementia
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Joseph Brant Hospital
Conditions:
Old Age; Dementia
Swallowing Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Swallowing impairment (dysphagia) is extremely common in older adults living with dementia due to age-related changes in swallowing and other disease-specific impairments. Dysphagia is commonly manage...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \> 59 years of age
- able to walk independently with or without an assistive device for a distance of at least 10 meters
- able to be active for 60 minutes with rest breaks
- abe to independently follow directions
- not involved in active rehabilitation
- a diagnosis of a progressive neurologic disease
- a maximum value for tongue strength \<40 kPa
Exclusion
- neurological conditions other than a progressive neurologic disease
- significant cardiovascular conditions
- severe aphasia
- pain, other medical conditions or behavioural issues that would limit safe participation in the exercise program
- individuals with known structural causes of dysphagia
- individuals with known allergies to latex
- individuals receiving swallowing rehab
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04362228
Start Date
May 1 2021
End Date
September 30 2022
Last Update
February 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada