SWALLOWING DISORDER

This study tested whether dentures made with a digital 3D printer help people without teeth chew and swallow solid food better than traditional dentures. Fourteen adults each tried both types for three months. The goal was to see which denture made eating easier and more efficien…

This study aimed to translate and validate an Italian version of a tool that helps speech therapists assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers tested the tool on 101 adults with such conditions to ens…

This study looked at 28 people treated for head and neck cancer to see if neck muscle endurance is related to swallowing problems, breathing, and mouth pressure. Participants completed tests like a neck endurance test, swallowing evaluation, and lung function tests. The goal was …

This study looked at swallowing problems in 34 patients with severe traumatic brain injury who are minimally conscious. Researchers used a special X-ray test called videofluoroscopy to see how swallowing works. The goal was to better understand these swallowing disorders, which c…

This study looked at whether taking out the nasogastric feeding tube right after removing a breathing tube helps ICU patients start eating by mouth sooner. Swallowing problems are common after ICU stays, and the feeding tube itself might delay recovery. 112 adults who had been on…

This completed study tested a French version of a swallowing questionnaire for people who had their throat and voice box removed due to cancer. Researchers wanted to see if the translated survey works well for French-speaking patients. The study involved 225 adults who could read…