Swallowing biofeedback study for healthy adults
This study tests a new way to measure and improve swallowing using a thin tube with pressure sensors placed in the throat. It is for healthy adults without swallowing problems to see if this technique can help people learn to swallow better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 40 years old
- You live independently (not in a nursing home or assisted living)
- You do not have swallowing problems or a score of 3 or higher on a swallowing questionnaire
- You have never had a condition like stroke, brain injury, or head/neck cancer that affects swallowing
- You have never had swallowing therapy or learned swallowing maneuvers (e.g., as a speech-language pathology student)
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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