Status:
COMPLETED
Dysphagia in Thoracic Surgical Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Conditions:
Thoracic Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief 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...
Detailed Description
Swallowing impairment and VFMI are common, yet often overlooked, complications of thoracic surgical procedures. The true incidence of both dysphagia and VFMI in this patient population is unclear due ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- adults aged 18 - 90 years old
- undergoing planned or emergent thoracic surgery via clamshell and/or extended thoracotomy
- confirmed negative COVID-19 test
- willing to participate in postoperative swallowing evaluation testing.
Exclusion
- individuals under the age of 18.
- pregnant
- or those testing positive for COVID-19
- Additionally, the inability to demonstrate appropriate alertness and cognitive status following the procedure will exclude a participant from participating in this study to ensure protection of vulnerable individuals.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 25 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 22 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
61 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04487028
Start Date
August 25 2020
End Date
November 22 2021
Last Update
November 24 2021
Active Locations (3)
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1
Cardiovascular Clinic at UF Health UF
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
2
Thoracic and Cardiovasscular Surgery at UF Health
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
3
UF Health at the University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610