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New study aims to unravel swallowing troubles in seniors with muscle loss

NCT ID NCT07198568

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Inha University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at why some older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) have trouble swallowing. Researchers will use video X-rays and muscle activity sensors to see how swallowing works in different phases. The goal is to better understand the problem, which could lead to better diagnosis and care in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better diagnose and understand swallowing problems in older adults with muscle loss, leading to more targeted therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It aims to understand the problem, not test a treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients admitted at an Inha University Hospital, tertial general hospital in Republic of Korea and referred to the department of physical and rehabilitation medicine to evaluate for presence of dysphagia and meet the inclusion criteria specified above.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years of age or older who underwent VFSS to evaluate the presence of dysphagia * Patient who diagnosed with sarcopenia based on the cutoff values of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 * Cognitive ability to follow instructions for Videofluoroscopic swallowing study, surface electromyography. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction * History of neuromuscular diseases that could lead to dysphagia such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barre disease * History of Tracheostomy * History of oropharyngeal cancer * History of esophageal structural disease that could lead to dysphagia * History of connective tissue disease * History of cervical surgical procedure * Cognitive impairment who cannot follow instructions for Videofluoroscopic swallowing study, surface electromyography

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Conditions

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Deglutition Disorders

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Dysphagia Sarcopenia in elderly

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inha University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Incheon, Jung-gu, 22332, South Korea

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