Oral and Swallowing Function in Older Adults

Sex: All

Ages: 60 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Enrollment: 111

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Location: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison Wisconsin

Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn about oral and swallowing function in older adults presenting to the emergency department. The hypothesis is that older adults often have problems with oral and swallowing function and these problems relate to other conditions. Study activities are done during the emergency department visit and include providing saliva samples, completing a bedside water swallow test, completing oral function assessments, completing respiratory function tests, and answering survey questions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 * Clinically stable and able (not NPO) to safely drink water and eat a saltine cracker per ED provider Exclusion Criteria: * Prisoner * Non-English speaking

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06368830). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.