Dysphagia in Thoracic Surgical Patients

Completed

Conditions studied: Thoracic Diseases

In brief

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 of postoperative swallowing impairment on health-related outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04487028

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

61

Starts

2020-08-25

Expected to finish

2021-11-22

Last updated by the study team

2021-11-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Cardiovascular Clinic at UF Health UF — Gainesville, Florida, United States
• Thoracic and Cardiovasscular Surgery at UF Health — Gainesville, Florida, United States
• UF Health at the University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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