Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Free Water Protocol on Inpatients in a Neurological Rehabilitation Setting
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manitoba
Conditions:
Dysphagia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Inpatients in the neurology rehabilitation units at Riverview Health Center- people who are brain-injured and or who have had a stroke - often have dysphagia as a result of their condition. They are c...
Detailed Description
Research to determine the impact of a free water protocol on inpatients in a neurological rehabilitation setting is extremely relevant to the patient population at Riverview Health Centre (RHC), as ma...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients admitted with thin fluid restriction to the Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury Units at Riverview Health Centre for the duration of the study will be considered for eligibility.
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria include the following: history of severe pulmonary complications, individuals demonstrating severe coughing to the point of discomfort or medical complications when consuming thin fluids, individuals with immune deficiency problems or severe cognitive impairment that would affect patient's ability to sign the consent form or follow the protocol.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01209910
Start Date
August 1 2010
End Date
March 1 2013
Last Update
August 9 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Riverview Health Center
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3L 2P4