Nutrition therapy for swallowing problems after breathing tube removal
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether specialized nutrition therapy can help patients who have trouble swallowing after a breathing tube is removed. The goal is to improve recovery and quality of life for people who need a feeding tube after leaving the hospital.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were on a breathing machine (ventilator) during your hospital stay.
- You have a swallowing problem that started after the breathing tube was removed, confirmed by a special camera test (FEES).
- You left the hospital with a feeding tube.
- You did not have a swallowing problem before this hospital stay, and you do not have a brain condition like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or myasthenia gravis.
- You do not have chronic kidney disease (kidney function below 60% of normal).
- You do not have a terminal illness (life expectancy less than 3 months) or HIV that needs specialist care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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