Swallowing resistance training for tracheostomy patients
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a special swallowing exercise using resistance training for people who have a tracheostomy (breathing tube in the throat) after being on a ventilator. The goal is to see if this exercise helps improve swallowing strength and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have had a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in your throat) after being on a ventilator.
- You must be treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) and expected to stay in the hospital for more than 2 weeks after lung surgery.
- You must be able to cooperate with a tongue pressure test (pushing your tongue against a small device).
- You should not have difficulty moving your tongue or swallowing (such as from being unconscious or having nerve or muscle problems in your mouth or throat).
- You should not have major bite problems or facial asymmetry (one side of your face looking different from the other).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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