Accurate Screening Tools for Dysphagia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 85 |
| Updated: | 12/23/2017 |
| Start Date: | April 2016 |
| End Date: | December 19, 2017 |
Determination of Accurate Screening Tools for Dysphagia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Individuals with th Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are at high risk for swallowing impairment
(dysphagia) which leads to malnutrition, decreased pulmonary health, aspiration and
aspiration pneumonia. These sequelae necessitate timely identification of at risk individuals
to ensure optimal management of oral intake and pulmonary function. The purpose of this study
is to evaluate the discriminant ability of several non-invasive screening tools at detecting
swallowing impairment in individuals with ALS.
(dysphagia) which leads to malnutrition, decreased pulmonary health, aspiration and
aspiration pneumonia. These sequelae necessitate timely identification of at risk individuals
to ensure optimal management of oral intake and pulmonary function. The purpose of this study
is to evaluate the discriminant ability of several non-invasive screening tools at detecting
swallowing impairment in individuals with ALS.
This research study is being performed to determine how accurate different screening tools or
tests are at identifying swallowing problems associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(ALS).
As a participant one evaluation will be performed at the University of Florida Swallowing
Systems Core laboratory located at Shands Hospital, Gainesville will take place. This will
take approximately two-hours. During this evaluation an videofluoroscopy (X-ray of
swallowing), cough tests, tongue function test and questionnaires will be completed.
tests are at identifying swallowing problems associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(ALS).
As a participant one evaluation will be performed at the University of Florida Swallowing
Systems Core laboratory located at Shands Hospital, Gainesville will take place. This will
take approximately two-hours. During this evaluation an videofluoroscopy (X-ray of
swallowing), cough tests, tongue function test and questionnaires will be completed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosis of probable or definite ALS
Exclusion Criteria:
- allergies to barium or capsaicin
- tracheotomy or mechanical ventilation
- absence of diaphragmatic pacer
- respiratory disease (COPD).
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