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Dissemination and Implementation of DIGEST™ as an Evidence-based Measurement Tool for Dysphagia: A Randomized Implementation Trial
Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-02-10
85
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
191 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To improve swallowing outcomes in cancer through clinical implementation of the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST™) as an evidence-based practice (EBP) tool to grade pharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) as a toxicity of cancer.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dissemination and Implementation of DIGEST™ as an Evidence-based Measurement Tool for Dysphagia: A Randomized Implementation Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Hospital or clinic must be affiliated with the Veteran's Affairs system, University of Wisconsin system, or Ohio State University system
- Facility must perform an average of at least 10 Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) procedures per month in oncology patients in the past year
- MBS imaging files must be routinely recorded and archived and accessible to researchers
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Research Team
K
Kate Hutcheson, PHD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
3
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