Swallowing workouts: a new way to fight frailty in seniors?
NCT ID NCT05963113
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether doing special swallowing exercises for 12 weeks, with or without a daily protein drink, can strengthen the muscles used for swallowing in older adults who are starting to become frail. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve muscle strength, swallowing function, and overall physical health. About 120 people aged 65 and older will take part, first acting as their own control, then randomly assigned to exercises alone or exercises plus protein.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be 65 years of age or older. 2. Participants must score a 1 or 2 on the FRAIL scale OR a 4 or greater on the Strength, Assistance in Walking, Rise from a Chair, Climb Stairs and Falls (SARC-F) Questionnaire. 3. Participants must score 26 or greater on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). 4. Willingness to participate in the study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known structural or neurological causes of dysphagia. 2. Cannot consume high levels of protein (Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 or higher). 3. Contraindications to 3T whole body MRI scanners (e.g., pacemaker, cerebral aneurysm clip, cochlear implant, presence of shrapnel in strategic locations, metal in the eye, claustrophobia, or other problems).
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10017, United States
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NYU Steinhardt School of Education
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10003, United States
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