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Clinical Impact of Respiratory-Swallow Training on Refractory Dysphagia in OP HNC
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Respiratory Swallow Training for Head and Neck Cancer and Dysphagia. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Veterans following treatment of head and neck cancer can be left with lasting swallowing impairment that may require diet alterations, need for feeding tubes, and risk of pneumonia. The investigators' previous trial tested a new swallowing treatment approach to target respiratory-swallow coordination. The results revealed improvements in respiratory-swallow coordination and swallowing function. The goal of this study is to determine the impact and durability of respiratory-swallow training (RST) on clinical outcomes necessary for eating, drinking, health, and quality-of-life in Veterans with swallowing impairment following treatment for head and neck cancer. A total of 50 participants will be recruited with a goal of 40 randomly assigned to immediate RST or delayed RST.
Study Details
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Interventions
Training in the Optimal Respiratory Swallow Pattern and Lung Volume at Swallow Initiation