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Funding News - Persons with Swallowing Disorders Sought for Study

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Many people with a brain injury, stroke, or other neurological disorder experience difficulty in swallowing, a condition known as “dysphagia.”  Researchers at NINDS are conducting two different experimental studies for qualified participants that may improve swallowing.

In the first study (06-N-0212 - http://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov/detail/A_2006-N-0212.html) the experimental methods include an implanted electrical stimulation device and a handheld vibration device.  Individuals will have 10 training sessions with their devices at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, plus approximately 4 follow-up visits.

In the second study (06-N-0120 - http://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov/cgi/wais/bold032001.pl?A_06-N-0120.html@06-N-0120) different combinations of vibratory stimulation to the neck and low-level electrical stimulation to the scalp will be used during swallowing training.  Individuals will receive 12 training sessions at the NIH Clinical Center, plus approximately 5 pre- and post-testing visits.

For both studies, transportation is available and all study-related procedures are provided at no cost.

For more information about study # 06-N-0212, contact Katie Dietrich-Burns, Laryngeal and Speech Section, Medical Neurology Branch, NINDS; telephone:  301-594-5193.  For information about study # 06-N-0120, contact Dr. Soren Lowell, Laryngeal and Speech Section, Medical Neurology Branch, NINDS; telephone: 301-401-5891.