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SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial

NCT07098767 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-08-01

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Summary

This study aims to explore the reliability of using ultrasonography (US) for the assessment of swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The study will recruit 80 patients and compare the findings with those obtained from fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), which serves as the gold standard.

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

ultrasound evaluation

Use high-frequency ultrasonography to assess the swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The ultrasound examination focuses on visualization of the pharyngeal region to measure vocal cord movement, swallowing reflex, pharyngeal contraction, and the presence and location of pharyngeal residue.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

FEES involves the use of a flexible endoscope inserted through the nasal passage to observe the pharyngeal phase of swallowing directly. This procedure allows for the real-time assessment of key aspects of swallowing, including vocal cord function, swallowing reflex, pharyngeal contraction, and the detection of aspiration or penetration.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Shu-mei Yang, MD · National Taiwan University Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-01
Primary Completion
2026-10-31
Completion
2027-10-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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