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New treatment option for Dysphagia
Official title Aspiration in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors 2
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05108896
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to learn more about problems with swallowing that could develop in patients who are very sick and need a machine to help them breathe.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Admission to an ICU.
- Mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal tube for greater than 48 hours.
You likely can't join if
- Likely persistent contraindications to enteral/oral nutrition administration.
- Pre-existing history of dysphagia or aspiration.
- Pre-existing or acute primary central or peripheral neuromuscular disorder.
- Presence of a chronic tracheostomy (present prior to ICU admission).
- Pre-existing head and neck cancer or surgery.
- Coagulopathy resulting in uncontrolled nasal or pharyngeal bleeding.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Admission to an ICU.
- Mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal tube for greater than 48 hours.
- Likely persistent contraindications to enteral/oral nutrition administration.
- Pre-existing history of dysphagia or aspiration.
- Pre-existing or acute primary central or peripheral neuromuscular disorder.
- Presence of a chronic tracheostomy (present prior to ICU admission).
- Pre-existing head and neck cancer or surgery.
- Coagulopathy resulting in uncontrolled nasal or pharyngeal bleeding.
- Delirium for more than 96 hours after extubation as assessed by Confusion Assessment Method (CAM-ICU).
- Extubated for greater than 96 hours.
- Inability to obtain informed consent from patient or an appropriate surrogate.
- Age \< 18 years.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stanford, California, United States
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stanford, California, United States; Aurora, Colorado, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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