SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial

Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study ID
NCT07098767
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Dysphagia
  • Swallowing Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • ultrasound evaluation — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Use high-frequency ultrasonography to assess the swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The ultrasound examination focuses on visualization of the pharyngeal region to measure vocal cord movement, swallowing reflex, pharyngeal contraction, and the presence and location of pharyngeal residue.
  • Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    FEES involves the use of a flexible endoscope inserted through the nasal passage to observe the pharyngeal phase of swallowing directly. This procedure allows for the real-time assessment of key aspects of swallowing, including vocal cord function, swallowing reflex, pharyngeal contraction, and the detection of aspiration or penetration.

Study Details

This study aims to explore the reliability of using ultrasonography (US) for the assessment of swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The study will recruit 80 patients and compare the findings with those obtained from fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), which serves as the gold standard.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 1, 2025
Start date
Nov 1, 2024
Status verified
Aug 2024
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2026
Completion
Oct 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Dysphagia patients
    This cohort consists of patients with dysphagia undergoing swallowing function assessments. Participants will undergo two types of assessments: ultrasonography and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), to evaluate key parameters of swallowing function.

Primary Outcome Measure

Reliability of Ultrasonography in Swallowing Function Assessment [ Time Frame: Immediate post-assessment. ]

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