Oral and Swallowing Function in Older Adults

The purpose of this study is to learn about oral and swallowing function in older adults presenting to the emergency department. The hypothesis is that older adults often have problems with oral and swallowing function and these problems relate to other conditions. Study activities are done during the emergency department visit and include providing saliva samples, completing a bedside water swallow test, completing oral function assessments, completing respiratory function tests, and answering survey questions.

NCT Number	NCT06368830
Lead Sponsor	University of Wisconsin, Madison
Conditions	Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Enrollment	111 participants
Start Date	2024-06-03
Primary Completion	2026-04-23 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-23 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-10