Randomized Study of Two Interventions for Liquid Aspiration: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
Pneumonia, Aspiration
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Pneumonia, Aspiration focused on measuring Deglutition Disorders, Dementia, Parkinson Disease, Pneumonia, Aspiration
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have dementia or Parkinson's disease and are found to aspirate on thin liquid during a set of qualifying swallows. Exclusion Criteria: Have smoked more than a pack of cigarettes per day in the last year. Drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day on a regular basis. Have had any head and neck cancer treatment. Have any head and neck anatomic deformities. Have a history of 20 years or longer of insulin-dependent diabetes. Have other exclusionary neurologic diagnoses. Have had pneumonia within 6 weeks of screening. Currently have a nasogastric tube. Currently have a tracheotomy. Are a resident in non-participating nursing home or assisted living environment. Live alone. Have no regular care provider present at meals. Have no Speech-Language Pathologist to provide a 3-month follow-up.
Sites / Locations
- University of Wisconsin at Madison & multiple other U.S. locations