Swallowing therapy may cut pneumonia risk in dementia patients
NCT ID NCT03682081
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested new swallowing exercises for 76 people with Alzheimer's or related dementias who had trouble swallowing. The goal was to reduce leftover food in the throat after swallowing, which can lead to pneumonia. Participants worked with caregivers and therapists to improve their swallowing safety.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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