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Dysphagia, QoL and Attitudes Towards PEG in ALS Patients
Led by University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia · Updated on 2024-10-15
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
169 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Lead Sponsor
U
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, dysphagia has a high incidence. With deterioration of swallowing function, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is recommended to ensure sufficient and safe oral intake. Dysphagia and PEG placement alter quality of life (QoL). However, QoL and attitudes toward PEG remain largely unexplored. The purpose of this study is to monitor the swallowing function in relationship to QoL and attitudes toward PEG tube insertion and feeding.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dysphagia, QoL and Attitudes Towards PEG in ALS Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Follow-up at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Division of Neurophysiology, every 3 months
- Ability to visit the study site for in-person procedures every 3 months
- Relatives must be at least 18 years of age
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of any illness or disorder affecting swallowing function independently of ALS
- Clinically significant cognitive deterioration or dementia at enrollment, as determined by the ALS study neurologist
- Relatives showing signs of probable cognitive deterioration or dementia at enrollment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
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Research Team
M
Metka Moharić, MD, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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