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Non-standardized vs. Standardized Screening for Dysphagia

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Miami
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to compare two different screening tests for detecting dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) as well as the risk for aspiration (silent swallowing of liquids/solids into the lungs) in patients after an ischemic stroke (when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain).

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults โ‰ฅ 18 years old * Patients admitted to Lynn Rehabilitation Center with an admitting diagnosis consistent with acute ischemic stroke within the past 1 month * Patients able to provide informed, written consent. If patients are not cognitively able to give informed consent, then consent will be obtained from patient proxy in person or over the phone * Able to read and comprehend verbal instruction in English and/or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Adults \> 80 years old * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Those with a prior history of dysphagia * Those with any diagnoses that include acute intracranial hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury
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What it tests

  • Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) (dysphagia screening tool)
  • Non-standardized clinical swallow evaluation
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Where

1 site
Lynn Rehabilitation Center / University of Miami
Miami, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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