Functional Response Characteristics of Brain Under Swallowing Task Paradigm

Launched by RUYAO LIU · May 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the brain reacts when people swallow different types of substances. Researchers want to understand how swallowing works in both healthy young adults and older adults. By using a special technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy, they will look at how different areas of the brain are activated during swallowing tasks. This information could help develop better treatments for people who have swallowing disorders, known as dysphagia.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be either between 18 to 25 years old or 50 to 70 years old, with no history of neurological or swallowing issues, and must be right-handed. Women who are pregnant or anyone who may not cooperate with the study will not be able to participate. If you join the study, you can expect a comfortable environment where your brain activity will be monitored while you perform swallowing tasks. This research aims to provide valuable insights into how swallowing works and could lead to new ways to help those who struggle with swallowing.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Middle and old age group: 50\~70 years old; Young group: 18\~25 years old; Right-handed; No history of neurological, psychiatric, respiratory, or swallowing dysfunction; No brain injury, epilepsy, head and neck disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease; No cases of skull defect, head infection and skin damage that could not be detected by function near-infrared spectroscopy; Subjects signed informed consent forms in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
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• Exclusion Criteria:
• • pregnancy; poor patient compliance and non-cooperation with evaluation.
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