The current study is designed to evaluate the gastrointestinal tolerance and acceptability of a new thickener for dysphagia patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Use to thicken liquids
Bristol Stool Scale
The Bristol Stool Scale is used to describe the consistency of stools. Numbers 1-7 are assigned to stools based on descriptions on the scale from hard to liquid.
Time frame: Study Day 1 to Study Day 7
HCP Product Satisfaction Questionnaire
5 Questions; 3 of the questions utilize a 5 point scale in the positive direction; 2 of the questions are closed categories yes or no.
Time frame: Study Day 7
Palatability of Study Product
A 5 point scale in the positive direction
Time frame: Study Day 1 and Study Day 7
Product Compliance
Patient thickened fluids consumption records
Time frame: Study Day 1 to Study Day 7
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