Swallowing pressure and x-ray research in Multiple Sclerosis: Adults needed
The Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School is conducting a research study investigating how Multiple Sclerosis impacts swallowing by pressures generated in your throat. This study involves placement of a thin pressure-sensing tube in your nose and throat and an xray video while you swallow different foods and liquids (e.g., sips of water, bites of pudding). You may qualify for this study if you do not have MS or if you do not have any difficulty swallowing.
We are looking for adults 18 - 100 who:
- Are healthy with no diagnosis of swallowing, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or neurologic disorders and with no history of head or neck surgery
- *OR*
- Have a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Total participation at Dell Medical School (1701 Trinity St.) takes up to 90 minutes, and you will be paid $50 per hour for your time.
If you would like more information, please contact Corinne Jones at swallowstudy@austin.utexas.edu or at 512-495-5816. Thank you!
Swallowing research in Parkinson’s Disease: Adults needed
The Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School is conducting a research study investigating how Parkinson’s disease impacts swallowing function over time. This study involves 3 visits over the course of 18 months. Each visit lasts about 2 hours and consists of swallowing studies that involve placement of a thin pressure-sensing tube in your nose and throat, an x-ray video while you swallow different foods and liquids (e.g., sips of water, bites of pudding), breathing measurements, tongue pressure measurements, and muscle activity measurements. You may qualify for this study if you do not have Parkinson’s disease or if you do not have any difficulty swallowing.
We are looking for adults 18 – 100 who:
- Are healthy with no diagnosis of swallowing, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or neurologic disorders and with no history of head or neck surgery
- *OR*
- Have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease who are in the early and mid-stages
For each visit, you will be paid $50 per hour for your time.
If you would like more information, please contact Corinne Jones at swallowstudy@utexas.edu or at 512-495-5816. Thank you!
Research participants needed for studies investigating swallowing function
Researchers at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin invite you to volunteer to take part in a research study to investigate a new way to measure swallowing function. This study takes about 1 hour.
Qualified participants must:
- Be 18 or older
- Healthy without a swallowing disorder
- Make 1 visit to Dell Medical School (Health Discovery Building; 1601 Trinity St.)
Qualified participants receive:
- Compensation for their time
If you would like to participate or if you have questions, contact swallowstudy@austin.utexas.edu.