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Dysphagia and VFMI in Cardiac Patients

NCT03768739 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 207

Last updated 2020-11-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The proposed study seeks to determine the incidence of dysphagia and vocal fold mobility impairment (VFMI) in individuals undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures. It also seeks to determine the impact of postoperative swallowing impairment on health-related outcomes.

Conditions

  • Cardiac Disease

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

This procedure involves a flexible laryngoscope that contains a light source and video camera on the end through the open passages of your nose and to the back of the throat in order to visualize the swallowing mechanism.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Emily Plowman, PhD · University of Florida

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-02-03
Primary Completion
2020-09-02
Completion
2020-09-02

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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