Ultrasound vs. scope for swallowing problems after ICU breathing tube
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to check swallowing after a breathing tube is removed in the ICU: one uses an ultrasound machine, the other uses a small camera through the nose. If you qualify, you may help doctors find the best method to spot swallowing issues early.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and were in the ICU.
- You had a breathing tube in your mouth and a ventilator for more than 48 hours.
- You have been successfully taken off the breathing tube.
- You do not have a past swallowing problem or a condition like Parkinson's, stroke, or ALS affecting swallowing.
- You have not had head or neck surgery or radiation in the past.
- You are alert and stable enough to undergo the swallowing test.
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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