Comprehensive Swallowing Rehabilitation in Patients With MSA

Launched by SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Mar 1, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a special swallowing therapy can help people with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a condition that affects movement and can cause difficulties with swallowing. The study aims to see if this comprehensive rehabilitation program can improve swallowing function in patients diagnosed with MSA.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 19 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of MSA along with swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia. They must also have had a specific swallowing test that shows a certain level of swallowing issues. Participants will be able to receive tailored therapy to help improve their swallowing abilities. It’s important to note that people with significant cognitive challenges or other serious health conditions that might interfere with their ability to participate are not eligible for the trial. This study is currently looking for volunteers, so if you or someone you know fits the criteria, it could be a valuable opportunity for support.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age \>19 years
• • Clinically diagnosed with MSA according to the guidelines of the 2nd consensus of the Gilman criteria
• • Clinically diagnosed to have dysphagia by a physiatrist
• • Two or more points on the Penetration-aspiration scale (PAS) from the Videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) conducted within 3 months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Moderate to severe cognitive dysfunction with Mini-mental State Examination score \< 19
• • Comorbidities or structural abnormalities that may affect swallowing function
• • Other comorbidities that make it difficult to participate in the study