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The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.
The investigators have designed a simple and user-friendly swallowing rehabilitation training method called "systematic simple swallowing training" based on commonly used swallowing training techniques in the department of rehabilitation medicine and the prevalent pathological causes of swallowing disorders in the elderly. It has shown promising preliminary efficacy. However, before we can promote its widespread adoption, a series of studies must be conducted to establish its effectiveness. The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| the observation group | Experimental | The observation group is the only group of the participants.The elderly individuals will be arranged to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) duration of systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays, two sessions per day, each lasting 15-30 minutes. Each training session will be conducted approximately one hour prior to meals. Apart from this,we require participants to only engage in daily activities and avoid strenuous and dangerous behaviors |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Systematic simple swallowing training | Behavioral | Systematic simple swallowing training includes the following: Warm-up: including joint activities, chest expansion exercise, etc., totally 5 minutes. Cognitive swallowing training: play video of food programs for five minutes. Lip training: Bounce the upper and lower lips to make a "bo" sound. 30-60 seconds. Tongue training: Do the upper, lower, left, and right four-directional movements of the tongue muscle. 30-60 seconds. Mandibular training: slowly open r mouth to the maximum, then slowly close it. 30-60 seconds. Soft palate training: Make the sounds of g, k, and h for 1-2 minutes. Cheek puffing training: Close lips tightly and puff cheeks. 30-60 seconds. Swallowing training: We require the elderly to swallow small amounts of water intermittently and forcefully for 2-5 times. Completing the above content in succession is called a round, and each training session includes 2-3 rounds. 2 sessions a day. Five days a week |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire | The Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is a validated tool used to assess the impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. It is a 44-item questionnaire designed to measure the physical, emotional, and social domains of swallowing-related quality of life.The higher final scores indicate the better life quality. The total score will be converted into a standard percentage | day 1 and day 21 |
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| Eating Assessment Tool-10 | Eating Assessment Tool-10 is a scale used to evaluate swallowing function problems, and is one of the commonly used tools for assessing the swallowing ability of elderly individuals. Eating Assessment Tool-10 stands for 'Eating Assessment Tool-10', and was developed by professional medical institutions in the United States with the aim of quickly assessing potential difficulties and problems during the process of swallowing.The Eating Assessment Tool-10 scale consists of 10 questions that cover different aspects of swallowing function. Each question has a rating score ranging from 0 to 4, indicating the severity of difficulty in swallowing, with 0 representing no problem and 4 representing severe difficulty. The higher the total score, the more severe the swallowing function problem. |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Lavie Ce, Master | Contact | 15333828388 | zenghongjixx@qq.com |
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| Nieto Luis, Master | Site Coordinator of United Medical Group | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003680 | Deglutition Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D010608 | Pharyngeal Diseases |
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| Time consumed in eating | We require participants to eat a lunch according to their daily intake and habits, and count the time consumed | day 1 and day 21 |
| Standardized Swallowing Assessment | Standardized Swallowing Assessment is a standardized scale used to assess swallowing function, primarily targeting the evaluation of swallowing disorders. It typically includes various items such as oral, tongue, and pharyngeal muscle movements, swallowing coordination, and smoothness. The total scores rang from 18 to 42. A higher total score indicates better swallowing function. | day 1 and day 21 |
| Water Swallow Test | The Water Swallow Test was recruited to assess swallowing function in patients at admission. Specifically, patients were instructed to sit and drink 30 ml of warm water. A 5-point scoring system is used as follows: Point: Successful swallowing of water within 5 seconds without coughing. Points: Able to swallow the water once but taking more than 5 seconds or swallowing in two or more attempts without coughing. Points: Able to swallow the water once with coughing. Points: Able to swallow the water in two or more attempts with coughing. Points: Unable to swallow all of the water, frequent coughing. The higher points indicate the worse swallowing function | day 1 and day 21 |
| D010038 | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases |