Standardizing Swallow Pressure Measurements

ConditionDysphagia
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

About this trial

This study aims to directly compare and contrast swallowing pressure and impedance measurements obtained from two high-resolution manometry (HRM) systems: the Laborie LMT Pharyngeal System and the Medtronic ManoScan ESO HRM System in healthy adult volunteers. The primary objective is to determine how differences in catheter diameter, sensor configuration, and acquisition platforms influence measurement outcomes. Twenty-five healthy adults will participate in a single, approximately 2-hour visit; the study will be open for one year for data collection and two years for data analysis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

without known swallowing disorders

Disqualifiers

Known swallowing disorder

Allergy to topical anesthetic

Allergy to food relevant to study participation (e.g. lactose intolerance)

Inability to follow direction or remain calm during the experiment.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Laborie LMT Pharyngeal System (3.7 mm catheter)
  • Medtronic ManoScan ESO HRM System (4.2 mm catheter)

Treatment groups

25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups