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Physiological Flow of Liquids in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Starch-based Thickened Liquids and Xanthan-gum Thickened Liquids for Deglutition Disorders and Oropharynx Cancer. Completed, enrolled 12 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is part of a larger grant, for which the overall goal is to collect measurements of liquid flow through the oropharynx (i.e., mouth and throat) during swallowing. The focus of this study is to evaluate the flow of liquids of varying consistency in the head and neck cancer population.
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Interventions
Barium will be thickened to slightly, mildly, moderately and extremely thick consistences as defined by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative flow test.
Barium will be thickened to slightly, mildly, moderately and extremely thick consistences as defined by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative flow test.