Delineating Swallowing Impairment and Decline in ALS
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- 100
Summary
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 90 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
This research study is being performed to determine screening tools or tests that are able to identify and track swallowing problems associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) over time. Also, this study will provide insight into the natural progression of swallowing impairment in persons w...
This research study is being performed to determine screening tools or tests that are able to identify and track swallowing problems associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) over time. Also, this study will provide insight into the natural progression of swallowing impairment in persons with ALS over time. Participants enrolled in this study will complete an evaluation at the University of Florida Aerodigestive Research Core laboratory located at Shands Hospital, Gainesville every three months. Each evaluation will take approximately 90 minutes. During these evaluations, a videofluoroscopy (X-ray of swallowing) examination, cough tests and questionnaires will be completed.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT02962050
- Collaborators
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Emily Plowman, PhD University of Florida
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