Swallowing Impairments in Adults With Alzheimer's Disease
Swallowing Impairments in Adults With and Without Alzheimer's Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Alzheimer Disease
Caregiver Burden
Healthy Aging
Dysphagia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 240 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 60 and older, both with and without Alzheimer's disease, to study swallowing abilities. Participants will undergo tests and complete questionnaires to better understand swallowing function.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 60 years old or older.
- I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by a neurologist.
- I have not had other neurological diseases.
- I do not have a history of respiratory diseases.
- I consume some form of oral intake.
- I can follow basic directions.
- I am able and willing to provide consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I am younger than 60 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with another type of dementia.
- I have a history of neurological or respiratory diseases.
- I have had head and neck surgery or cancer.
- I am not consuming any oral intake.
- I cannot follow basic directions.
- I cannot provide consent.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This research study is investigating whether people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) experience more changes to swallowing than their healthy age-matched peers. The prevalence of swallowing impairments in moderate-severe AD is high (85-93%), yet little is known about how swallow function evolves throughout the disease course in people with AD. The overall objective of this study is to evaluate swallo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria for AD cohort:
1. adult ≥60 years old
2. diagnosis of AD by a neurologist (confirmed with imaging, spinal tap, behavioral testing)
3. no prior history of other neurological diseases (aside from stroke which has resolved with no current symptoms)
4. no prior history of respiratory…
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