Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies
Recruiting
Observational Study
Tracheostomy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · Other
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About This Trial
Examining the validity of a novel 3 oz protocol in patients with tracheostomies as compared to the gold standard of instrumental swallow assessments (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow or Modified Barium Swallow Study).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Has a tracheostomy
* Able to remain alert for testing
* Not on a modified diet for pre-existing dysphagia
* No head of bed restrictions
* Not NPO by physician for any reason other than possible dysphagia
* At least 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not have a tracheost…
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