Tracheostomy-Related Swallowing Issues in Children.
Eileen M Raynor, Daniel Wohl
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38508881Actively Recruiting
Age: 0 - 18Years
All Genders
ID06893458
Feeding Difficulties and Quality of Life in Children With Tracheal Cannula
Led by Karolinska Institutet · Updated on 2026-02-13
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Karolinska Institutet
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Region Stockholm
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the relationship between feeding difficulties and self-assessed quality of life in children with tracheal cannulas. This observational study focuses on children with tracheostomies, a surgical opening in the neck to aid breathing, who may experience challenges with feeding and lower quality of life. The study aims to understand the types of feeding difficulties these children face, how they and their caregivers perceive their quality of life, and whether feeding issues affect their well-being. The study will include children under 18 years old who have tracheostomies and are followed regularly at the Long-term Intensive Care Unit (LIVA) at Karolinska University Hospital. Quality of life will be measured using the PedsQL instrument, covering health, emotions, social functioning, and school/daycare activities. Feeding difficulties will be assessed using The Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale, which evaluates feeding abilities and behaviors. These assessments will take place during routine multidisciplinary team visits. Participants will undergo evaluations lasting about 10 minutes each as part of their scheduled care visits. Researchers will compare the quality of life and feeding difficulty scores with data from other populations to explore associations. The main outcomes measured over two years include feeding difficulties and quality of life in children with tracheostomies. This study will help identify factors that affect quality of life in this group and is ethically approved with ongoing follow-up planned until March 2027.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Feeding Difficulties and Quality of Life in Children With Tracheal Cannula
Who Can Participate
Age: 0 - 18Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children below the age of 18 with tracheostomy
- Undergoing follow-up through the Long-term Intensive Care Unit at Karolinska University Hospital
- Follow-up occurring between March 2025 and March 2027
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients that cannot undergo full evaluations or examinations
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Surveillance
Duration - Up to 2 years
Participants who undergo routine care are observed during their regular follow-up visits at the Long-term Intensive Care Unit (LIVA). Feeding difficulties and quality of life assessments are conducted using questionnaires and feeding scales within the multidisciplinary team visits.
Regular multidisciplinary team visits during follow-up
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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LIVA, Barn PMI, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Solna
Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden, 17176
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LIVA, Barn PMI, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Solna, Sweden
Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden, 17176
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Research Team
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Ida Engqvist Engqvist, Medical Doctor
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Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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