Swallowing treatment study for ICU patients
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a breathing and swallowing exercise for ICU patients with swallowing problems. It aims to see if this treatment helps improve swallowing and can be used in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are not pregnant
- You had a swallowing test that showed food or liquid goes into your airway (score 5 or higher)
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Your swallowing problem is mainly due to being in the ICU, not another condition
- You can follow simple instructions and are willing to do the study treatments and tests
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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