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Swallowing struggles in dementia add to caregiver burden, new study finds

NCT ID NCT06471660

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oregon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study surveyed 219 family caregivers of people with dementia to explore how swallowing problems (dysphagia) affect their burden and needs. Caregivers completed a one-time online questionnaire about their experiences, stress, and knowledge. The goal is to better understand and support caregivers facing these challenges.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help design better support and training for caregivers managing swallowing difficulties in dementia.

What could go wrong

This is a completed survey study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all caregivers or dementia types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Deglutition Disorders dementia follicular lymphoma frontotemporal dementia Lewy body dementia Lewy Body Disease Mixed Dementias Pick disease semantic dementia vascular dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEMENTIA DEMENTIA ALZHEIMERS DEMENTIA FRONTAL DEMENTIA MODERATE DEMENTIA SEVERE DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES DEMENTIA, FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA, MILD DEMENTIA, MIXED DEMENTIA, VASCULAR DYSPHAGIA PARKINSON DISEASE DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Remote study offered by the University of Oregon

    Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States