Establishing Reference Values and Clinical Decision-Making Points for Live-action X-ray Swallowing Exams
Official Title
Establishing Reference Values and Clinical Decision Points for Quantitative Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing
Purpose
This study will help create healthy reference values clinicians can use to evaluate adult patients of all ages and is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. During this study, we will perform an x-ray swallowing exam and breathing tests with persons who do not have a personal history of swallowing problems or any disorders that could contribute to a swallowing problem. Study participation will consist of a screening meeting (approximately 15 minutes) via phone call, video chat, or email to verify eligibility, and one in-person visit to our laboratory (approximately 1 hour).
Could this study be right for you?
- If you are biologically female and of child-bearing age (<63), you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- No personal history of surgery or radiation therapy to the head or neck (mouth, jaw, neck, brain, nose, face, thyroid, throat, or voice box) other than having your tonsils, adenoids, or teeth removed.
- No personal history of cancer involving structures of the head, neck, spine, respiratory, or lymphatic system.
- No personal history of stroke or other progressive nerve disease.
- No current diagnosis or personal history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- No known allergies to barium.