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Thermal-tactile stimulation device for enhanced swallowing function

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Design a device that creates thermal and tactile stimulation that can be used to test the effects of treatment on patients with dysphagia

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The overall goal of the Thermal-Tactile Stimulation device is to test if the application of vibration and thermal change on the throat may be used to treat swallowing disorders, or dysphagia. Studies have shown that thermal-tactile stimulation may improve swallowing function, but have been largely inconsistent and inaccurate due to the variability of manual application. The goal of the prototype is to create a device that can accurately assess how variable temperature and vibrational stimulation may impact swallowing function on individuals suffering from dysphagia.

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Team Photo (in order): Tvishi Krishnakumar, Jake Maisel, Simon Graves, Jack Stevens
Team Photo (in order): Tvishi Krishnakumar, Jake Maisel, Simon Graves, Jack Stevens

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