A single-center randomized clinical trial to test the efficacy of pharyngeal swallowing exercises (with or without protein supplementation) to build pharyngeal muscular reserve in pre-frail older adults

Are you eligible to participate in this study?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Pre-frail Older Adults
  • Age: Between 65 Year(s) - 100 Year(s)
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Other Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Adults age 65 or older who are determined to be "pre-frail" via phone call screening.

You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:

    1. People under age 65 or with implanted medical devices will not be eligible to participate.
    2. Individuals with a swallowing disorder from a neurological condition (stroke, progressive illness) or head and neck cancer will not be eligible to participate.



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