Using DIGEST™ to measure swallowing problems in cancer patients
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial is testing how well a tool called DIGEST™ works to measure swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in cancer patients who have a special x-ray called a Modified Barium Swallow. The goal is to help doctors better understand and treat swallowing problems.
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Who can take part
- Your hospital or clinic must be part of the Veteran's Affairs, University of Wisconsin, or Ohio State University systems.
- Your hospital or clinic did at least 10 Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) procedures per month for cancer patients last year.
- Your hospital or clinic saves videos of these MBS tests so researchers can review them.
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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