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

Conditions

• 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