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Basic Information
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TERMINATED
NA
74 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2015-11-30
2019-09-19
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The investigators hypothesize that VF training will reduce swallowing impairment more than mixed training, but mixed training will reduce swallowing impairment more than sEMG training. Additionally, this study will investigate whether adjuvant techniques known to augment motor training (non-invasive neural stimulation and explicit reward tested independently), will augment outcomes of each of the proposed training's. This innovative experimental design is significant because it investigates motor learning principles within an ideal training (VF biofeedback) as well as within a clinically feasible option (mixed biofeedback) to differentiate them from standard dysphagia training (sEMG), which has reported little to no improvements after intense motor training.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
This group will receive the following types of procedures during visits. Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium to provide biofeedback for targeted dysphagia swallowing maneuver.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Surface Electromyography (sEMG)
This group will receive the following types of procedures during visits. sEMG images will be used to provide biofeedback for the targeted dysphagia swallowing maneuver.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
Mixed VF and sEMG
This group will receive the following types of procedures during visits. Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium, and EMG images will be used to provide biofeedback for the targeted dysphagia swallowing maneuver.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
VF with anodal tDCS
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on videofluoroscopic (VF) and barium images with anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The anodal tDCS will be applied to the lesioned hemisphere during training.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
sEMG with anodal tDCS
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on submental electromyography (sEMG) images with anodal transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The anodal tDCS will be applied to the lesioned hemisphere during training.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
Mixed VF, sEMG with anodal tDCS
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on videofluoroscopic (VF) and barium, and submental electromyography (sEMG) images with anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The anodal tDCS will be applied to the lesioned hemisphere during training.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
VF with sham tDCS
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on videofluoroscopic (VF) and barium images without the transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The tDCS will be applied during training, however no stimulation will be received.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
sEMG with sham tDCS
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on submental electromyography (sEMG) images without the transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The tDCS will be applied during training, however no stimulation will be received.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
Mixed VF, sEMG with sham tDCS
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on videofluoroscopic (VF) and barium, and submental electromyography (sEMG) images without transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The tDCS will be applied during training, however no stimulation will be received.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
VF with reward
This group will receive the following the procedure outlined below for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on the videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium with financial reward.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Financial Reward
Motor learning training can be enhanced by adjuvant techniques such as non-invasive neural stimulation and explicit reward. Both influence the primary motor cortex (M1), a key neural substrate of motor skill learning. Non-invasive neural stimulation reduces dysphagia after stroke as measured with subjective swallowing severity scales, however it is unknown whether it could also enhance swallowing maneuver training. Explicit reward (i.e. financial) incentivizes successful gains during motor training. Explicit reward has never been investigated in swallowing rehabilitation. However, it has been shown that increasing stress and financial penalty can reduce swallowing frequency in healthy adults.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
sEMG with financial reward
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on submental electromyography (sEMG) images with financial reward. The financial reward will only be done for 3-days.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Financial Reward
Motor learning training can be enhanced by adjuvant techniques such as non-invasive neural stimulation and explicit reward. Both influence the primary motor cortex (M1), a key neural substrate of motor skill learning. Non-invasive neural stimulation reduces dysphagia after stroke as measured with subjective swallowing severity scales, however it is unknown whether it could also enhance swallowing maneuver training. Explicit reward (i.e. financial) incentivizes successful gains during motor training. Explicit reward has never been investigated in swallowing rehabilitation. However, it has been shown that increasing stress and financial penalty can reduce swallowing frequency in healthy adults.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
Mixed VF, sEMG with financial reward
This group will receive the following types of procedures for biofeedback. The biofeedback is based on videofluoroscopic (VF) and barium, and submental electromyography (sEMG) images with financial reward. The financial reward will only be done for 3 days.
Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Financial Reward
Motor learning training can be enhanced by adjuvant techniques such as non-invasive neural stimulation and explicit reward. Both influence the primary motor cortex (M1), a key neural substrate of motor skill learning. Non-invasive neural stimulation reduces dysphagia after stroke as measured with subjective swallowing severity scales, however it is unknown whether it could also enhance swallowing maneuver training. Explicit reward (i.e. financial) incentivizes successful gains during motor training. Explicit reward has never been investigated in swallowing rehabilitation. However, it has been shown that increasing stress and financial penalty can reduce swallowing frequency in healthy adults.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
Interventions
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Biofeedback
Motor learning is improvement in movement overtime, followed by retaining what was learned. To determine whether movements are improving, kinematics must be assessed over time, beginning with defining specific kinematic goals, then continually re-evaluating goals throughout rehabilitation while providing the participants with biofeedback. Biofeedback is fundamental in motor learning, because it increases guidance and motivation, supplements losses in intrinsic feedback (proprioception), and facilitates generalization and retention. Biofeedback enhances the training of novel movements and could be essential for training swallowing maneuvers. Biofeedback training will occur 3 times.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Weak direct currents can be applied non-invasively, transcranially and painlessly. Such application leads to transient changes in corticomotor excitability that are fully reversible. There are no known risks of tDCS of the brain, other than mild local discomfort at the electrode sites.The tDCS sessions will be separated by at least 24hrs, the electrode pads will not be used more than 4 times and they will be clean with a sterile saline solution.
Financial Reward
Motor learning training can be enhanced by adjuvant techniques such as non-invasive neural stimulation and explicit reward. Both influence the primary motor cortex (M1), a key neural substrate of motor skill learning. Non-invasive neural stimulation reduces dysphagia after stroke as measured with subjective swallowing severity scales, however it is unknown whether it could also enhance swallowing maneuver training. Explicit reward (i.e. financial) incentivizes successful gains during motor training. Explicit reward has never been investigated in swallowing rehabilitation. However, it has been shown that increasing stress and financial penalty can reduce swallowing frequency in healthy adults.
targeted dysphagia training maneuver
training swallowing maneuvers or compensatory techniques (referred to as targeted dysphagia training throughout this document) that might reduce their swallowing pathophysiology
Videofluoroscopy (VF) and Barium
The videofluoroscopy (VF) and barium will be used to record swallowing in all participant groups. This will capture full resolution VF images of all subjects in real time in the lateral view. From the digital recording, image sequencing will be exported to an image processing computer system and archived. The image intensifier will be focused on the lips, posterior pharyngeal wall, hard palate, and just below the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), providing a full view of the oral cavity and neck. A simultaneously recorded time-code will facilitate frame-by-frame data analysis. VF is the only option for visualizing swallowing kinematics during the pharyngeal swallow.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) will be used to provide a single-pulse to the brain.
Submental Electromyography
Submental Electromyography (sEMG) is used to train participants swallowing maneuvers.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* allergy to barium
* moderate to severe dementia
* serious respiratory illness
21 Years
100 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH
American Heart Association
OTHER
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
NIH
University of Florida
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Inaessa A Humbert, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Florida
Susan Nittrouer, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Florida
Locations
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University of Florida Dental Tower Room 130 (DG130)
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Countries
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References
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Azola AM, Greene LR, Taylor-Kamara I, Macrae P, Anderson C, Humbert IA. The Relationship Between Submental Surface Electromyography and Hyo-Laryngeal Kinematic Measures of Mendelsohn Maneuver Duration. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2015 Dec;58(6):1627-36. doi: 10.1044/2015_JSLHR-S-14-0203.
Macrae P, Anderson C, Taylor-Kamara I, Humbert I. The effects of feedback on volitional manipulation of airway protection during swallowing. J Mot Behav. 2014;46(2):133-9. doi: 10.1080/00222895.2013.878303. Epub 2014 Feb 14.
Humbert IA, German RZ. New directions for understanding neural control in swallowing: the potential and promise of motor learning. Dysphagia. 2013 Mar;28(1):1-10. doi: 10.1007/s00455-012-9432-y. Epub 2012 Nov 30.
Other Identifiers
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14BGIA20380348
Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT
Identifier Source: secondary_id
IRB201500742-N
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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