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Could weakness and slow walking predict swallowing trouble in seniors?

NCT ID NCT04975815

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at why some frail older adults develop swallowing problems. Researchers will measure factors like thinking ability, nutrition, walking speed, and handgrip strength in people aged 65 and older, with and without frailty. The goal is to find which physical traits are linked to swallowing difficulties, so future therapies can be designed to help.

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 could help identify key factors that lead to swallowing problems in older adults, paving the way for targeted therapies to improve swallowing outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small sample size, so findings may not apply to all older adults. It does not test any treatment directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPHAGIA FRAILTY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital and Clinics

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States

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