Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Comparing the Assessment Accuracy Between Submental Ultrasound and Speech Therapists in Nasogastric Tube Removal
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Dysphagia Rehabilitation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the assessment accuracy between submental ultrasound (SUS) and speech-language pathologists (SLP) for nasogastric tube removal in post-acute dysphagia ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 and above
- Patients using a nasogastric tube
- Patients with a nasogastric tube placed due to acute conditions, such as increased oxygen demand, temporary loss of consciousness, or other illnesses causing weakness and a risk of aspiration. After treatment, there is no longer any indication for continued nasogastric tube placement.
Exclusion
- Patients with impaired consciousness
- Patients with long-term nasogastric tube placement
- Patients requiring a high-concentration oxygen mask or mechanical ventilation with intubation
- Patients with significant drooling or frequent aspiration of saliva
- Patients who have undergone oral or head and neck surgery
- Patients who have received radiation therapy for the head and neck
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 4 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06877897
Start Date
February 4 2025
End Date
December 1 2026
Last Update
January 2 2026
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan, 100225