Accurate Screening Tools for Dysphagia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Condition:   Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions:   Device: Micro Mouth Pressure Meter;   Device: Iowa Oral Performance Instrument;   Device: Electrical Impedance Myography;   Drug: Capsaicin;   Procedure: Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study;   Procedure: Pulmonary Function Testing;   Other: Swallowing Related Quality of Life Questionnaire;   Other: Functional Oral Intake Scale;   Other: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised;   Other: Eating Assessment Tool-10;   Other: Communicative Effectiveness Survey;   Other: The Center for Neurologic Studies Bulbar Function Scale
Sponsor:   University of Florida
Recruiting - verified September 2016
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