Steroids for swallowing problems after breathing tube removal
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a steroid medication (corticosteroids) to reduce swelling in the voice box after a breathing tube is taken out. It may help improve swallowing and reduce the risk of food or drink going into the lungs.
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Who can take part
- You are already taking part in the main study (COMIRB #21-3873) that looks at breathing tubes and swallowing.
- You have swelling in your voice box (laryngeal edema) found by a camera test (FEES) after the breathing tube was removed.
- You were in the intensive care unit (ICU) during your hospital stay.
- You were on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) with a tube in your windpipe for more than 48 hours.
- You are not receiving end-of-life care, and the breathing tube was not removed only for comfort reasons.
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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