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:
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Conditions: Pre-frail Older Adults
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Age: Between 65 Year(s) - 100 Year(s)
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Gender: Male or Female
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Other Inclusion Criteria:
- 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:
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- People under age 65 or with implanted medical devices will not be eligible to participate.
- 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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