Cortical Pharyngeal Area: Excitability, Facilitation and Plasticity in Healthy Subjects

NCT00213382 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2011-02-24

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Summary

The aims of this study are in four experimental sessions. The aims are:

* to characterize the excitability of the cortical pharyngeal area with pharyngeal pressure and electromyograms (EMGs), at rest, in awake healthy subjects;
* to study its facilitation by inspiration and deglutition; and
* to study its plasticity by respiration and swallowing.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Rouen

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Eric Verin, MD, PhD · University Hospital, Rouen

  • Eric Verin, MD, PhD · University CHU Rouen

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-02-28

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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