Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

The investigators objective is to describe functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing findings in children with cerebral palsy.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Dysphagia Esophageal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pharyngeal Diseases

Age range

1 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Dysphagia multidisciplinary clinic at Integrated Medical Assistance Nucleons

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

About this study

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a predominantly motor disorder and dysphagia is a frequent complaint. Functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FESS) involves anatomic and functional observation of the larynx and pharynx, evaluation of swallowing and maneuvers to improve it, also testing the laryngeal sensitivity. We evaluated nine patients with CP of both sexes, which age varied from 1 to 10 years old, attended at dysphagia multidisciplinary clinic, at NAMI (Integrated Medical Assistance Nucleons).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy.

Exclusion criteria

medical diagnoses not associated with cerebral palsy that affect swallowing.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fortaleza University

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Registry information

Official study title

Achados da avaliação videoendoscópica da deglutição em crianças Com Paralisia Cerebral.

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2005
Study completion: 2005
First posted: Jul 16, 2008
Registry last updated: Jul 16, 2008

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