Swallowing Problems After Breathing Tube or Tracheostomy
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Hormones & metabolism, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at swallowing problems that can happen after a breathing tube or tracheostomy is removed in the ICU. It helps find out how common these problems are and what complications they might cause.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You've had a breathing tube (intubation) for at least 2 days or a tracheostomy
- You are awake enough to do a swallowing test
- You have not had a tracheostomy before
- You did not have swallowing problems before your ICU stay
- You do not have a neurodegenerative disease (like Parkinson's or ALS) or a history of stroke
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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