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Lead
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Age
21–95
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
referral by a physician for swallowing evaluation because of suspected dysphagia
complaint of difficulty swallowing
aspiration or penetration of the laryngeal vestibule with liquids or semisolids OR post-swallow residue visible in the oral cavity, valleculae, or pharynx that is instrumentally documented by a participating SLP during a standard clinical videofluoroscopic swallowing study
between the ages of 21 and 95
ability to perform the exercise protocol independently or with the assistance of a caregiver
physician approval of medical stability to participate
decision-making capacity to provide informed consent (confirmed through discussion between the participating SLP and the subject's primary physician)
You may not be if
degenerative neuromuscular disease
poorly controlled psychosis
patient unable to complete the exercise program
allergy to barium (used in videofluoroscopic swallowing assessment)
Clareo Health | Study of Tongue Strengthening for Swallowing Problems
