Ultrasound test for swallowing problems in patients with a tracheostomy
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests if a new ultrasound score can help diagnose swallowing disorders in patients who are difficult to wean from a breathing tube and have a tracheostomy. It may help doctors better assess swallowing without more invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You are in the ICU and have a tracheostomy because it has been hard to remove your breathing tube.
- Your doctor has ordered a nose-throat scope exam (nasofibroscopy) for medical reasons.
- A physical therapy evaluation has been prescribed.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have given your permission to join the study.
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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