Videofluoroscopic of Deglutition Study of the Initiation of Pharyngeal Phase in Young Adults

This study has as objective to characterize the start of pharyngeal phase of swallowing, in the various food consistencies and volumes, with and without the influence of verbal orders, observed on videofluoroscopy of deglutition.

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Key information

Conditions

Young Healthy

Age range

20 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Quantitative study, transverse and observational study, in the period January to March 2010, in the Center Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Trajan Almeida, in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará. The sample was composed by 40 individuals, with mean age 23.5 years, 35 (87.5 %) female and five (12.5%) male gender. was carried out an assessment videofluoroscopy swallowing in net consistencies (15 ml of water added to 15 ml of barium net), liquid paste (25ml of barium net), paste (two spoons of 5ml of thickening for 30ml of barium net) and solid (1/2 cracker waffer immersed the barium net), where the individuals remained seated and the images were carried out in the lateral position. From the beginning of the rapid movement of hyoid bone, verified the beginning of pharyngeal phase of swallowing in each consistency.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Individuals with ages ranging between 20 and 30 years
Without complaint of deglutition
Not submitted to surgeries and/or other treatments in the region of head and neck, with the exception of dental equipment.

Exclusion criteria

Individuals submitted to cardiac surgeries, chest and/or abdominal prior
Patients with diabetes mellitus and/or neurological diseases beyond craniofacial abnormalities.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fortaleza University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Start of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing in Healthy Individuals

Acronym: VFD-IPP

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: May 11, 2010
Registry last updated: May 11, 2010

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