Electrical stimulation for swallowing problems in tracheostomy patients
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a small electrical device placed on the neck can help patients with a tracheostomy tube improve their swallowing. It aims to make eating and drinking safer and easier for people who have trouble swallowing after being on a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in an intensive care unit, a post-ICU rehabilitation ward, or a breathing machine weaning program.
- You have had a tracheostomy tube (a tube in your windpipe to help you breathe) for more than 72 hours because you were having trouble coming off the breathing machine.
- You have been diagnosed with a swallowing disorder (difficulty swallowing) using a special camera test.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are covered by a national health insurance or similar scheme.
- You (or your next of kin) can give written consent to participate.
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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