NCT05603897NARecruiting
Non-standardized vs. Standardized Screening for Dysphagia
University of Miami
Start Date
4/5/2024
Completion Date
11/30/2026
Summary
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).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults ≥ 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
Interventions
OTHER
Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) (dysphagia screening tool)
OTHER
Non-standardized clinical swallow evaluation
Conditions
Dysphagia
Locations
Lynn Rehabilitation Center / University of Miami
Miami, Florida 33136
United States