RISK FACTOR ANALYSIS OF CHEWING AND SWALLOWING PERFORMANCE IN GERIATRICS

NCT06491407 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SBA 23/421
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 240
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Various structural and functional problems in neural, sensory and perceptual, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems occur in geriatrics not associated with a specific disease. One of the problems observed in geriatrics is chewing and swallowing disorders. Failure to detect changes in chewing and swallowing performance in elderly individuals at an early stage may lead to chewing and swallowing disorders and serious complications in later stages. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively and systematically address the possible factors affecting chewing and swallowing performance in geriatric individuals. The first aim of the study is to analyze the factors affecting chewing and swallowing performance in geriatric individuals within the scope of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The second aim of the study is to create a dysphagia risk prediction model for geriatric individuals based on the results of the analyses to be conducted. In the study, the dependent variables, chewing performance, will be evaluated with the Chewing and Swallowing Test of Solids, and swallowing performance will be assessed with the Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test and Dysphagia Limit. Independent variables affecting chewing and swallowing performance have been considered within the scope of the ICF, and all possible factors determined for both geriatrics and swallowing have been listed, and the evaluation parameters and assessment tools have been decided. The evaluation parameters have been categorized under ICF headings such as personal factors, body structures, body functions, activity and participation, and environmental factors, and the evaluations to be conducted have been divided into two groups: geriatric and physiotherapy evaluations. The geriatric evaluations are part of routine geriatric assessment and do not include any specific evaluation for the study. Physiotherapy evaluations will be applied in a certain order to use time efficiently and will take approximately 35-45 minutes. Through geriatric and physiotherapy evaluations, a holistic assessment of participants within the scope of ICF will be ensured.

Conditions

Swallowing Disorder; Chewing Problem; Geriatrics

Keywords

swallow; chewing; geriatrics; risk factor

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Chewing performance

  1 day

• Swallowing performance

  1 day

Secondary Outcomes (29)

• Deccriptive informations

  1 day

• Fragility Assessment

  1 day

• posture assessment

  1 day

• oral structure assessment

  1 day

• cognitive assessment

  1 day

Study Arms (1)

Geriatrics

\>65 years old individuals

Diagnostic Test: Chewing and swallowing performance assessment and related factors

Interventions

Chewing and swallowing performance assessment and related factors DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

In the study, the dependent variables, chewing performance, will be evaluated with the Chewing and Swallowing Test of Solids, and swallowing performance will be assessed with the Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test and Dysphagia Limit. Independent variables affecting chewing and swallowing performance have been considered within the scope of the ICF, and all possible factors determined for both geriatrics and swallowing have been listed, and the evaluation parameters and assessment tools have been decided.

Geriatrics

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 120 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Geriatrics over the age of 65 who come for routine examination for Hacettepe University Hospital Geriatri Clinis will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• being voluntary to participation,
• Being over 65 years old,
• Understanding and following simple instructions,
• Being able to walk independently for 4 meters.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a problem that prevents communication and/or following simple instructions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atılım University: lead
• Hacettepe University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Atılım Uiveristy

Ankara, Incek, 06830, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Interventions

Mastication

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Pharyngeal Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Eating; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Diet, Food, and Nutrition; Physiological Phenomena; Digestive System Physiological Phenomena; Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Selen serel arslan, Prof

  Hacettepe University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

sena N begen, MSc

CONTACT

05380929826; sena.begen7@gmail.com

sena N begen, msc

CONTACT

05380929826; sena.begen@atilim.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 1, 2024
• First Posted: July 9, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2024
• Study Completion: October 1, 2024
• Last Updated: July 9, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)