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Dysphagia in Thoracic Surgical Patients

NCT04487028 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 61

Last updated 2021-11-24

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 throacic surgical procedures. It also seeks to determine the impact of postoperative swallowing impairment on health-related outcomes.

Conditions

  • Thoracic Diseases

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Emily K Plowman, PhD · University of Florida

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-08-25
Primary Completion
2021-08-13
Completion
2021-11-22

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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