1 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The research team will conduct a multi-site, randomized controlled trial examining the effectiveness of exercise intensity progression compared to standard practice (no progression) in the context of swallowing rehabilitation. The study will also determine the impact of using biofeedback during resistance training on tongue strength. The study is a first step in determining an optimal delivery of tongue strengthening exercise in typically aging older persons, with the plan to develop a framework for guiding clinical practice of tongue strengthening in various dysphagic populations. Participants will be randomized into one of four treatment groups and complete 8 weeks of tongue resistance training.