Swallowing struggles add to dementia caregiver burden, study finds

NCT ID NCT06471660

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study surveyed 219 family caregivers of people with dementia to learn how swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) impact their daily lives and sense of burden. Caregivers completed a one-time online questionnaire about their loved one's swallowing issues, their own stress, and how prepared they felt. The goal is to better understand caregiver needs and improve support for those managing dementia-related swallowing problems.

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Locations

  • Remote study offered by the University of Oregon

    Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States

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