Swallowing and Upper Aerodigestive Functions Lab (SAUL)
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February 25, 2026
Dr. Carnaby was selected to present a poster at the World Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2026. Orlando Hinojosa and Tarah Rochester will present in her place as she has another commitment at that time.
January 15, 2026
A detailed description of the SwallowFit study was released on the NIH clinical trials website.
November 3, 2025
SwallowFit Officially Announced by UT Health! The randomized double-blind clinical trial plans to enroll about 80 participants to test a novel treatment program designed to strengthen and retrain swallowing function in people with early Parkinson’s. Participants will include current and former military service members and direct relatives who are between the ages of 30 and […]
November 1, 2025
Lab director awarded DOD grant for novel swallowing intervention in Parkinson’s Disease
March 28, 2025
Several of the lab members attended DRS (2025) in Phillidelphia, PA. Lab members presented both at the podium and in the poster session.
March 28, 2025
Diane Presented at DRS 2025
March 25, 2025
When spontaneous swallowing (SSF), an innate protective mechanism, is impaired, aspiration prevalence and the risk of pneumonia are increased, especially in individuals with dysphagia. Data on SSF change and its significance in Parkinson’s disease are unknown. This study compared SSF rates in a cohort of early PD patients to age and gender-matched healthy controls.
March 25, 2025
Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction, defined as inappropriate opening or failed relaxation of the UES during swallowing, is a common cause of dysphagia. The primary aim of this review was to assess UES intervention trends and their impact on patient outcomes.
