Understanding swallowing difficulties in patients after heart surgery
Mechanisms, predictors and clinical markers of dysphagia in cardiac surgical patients
['FUNDING_R01'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11223638
This study is looking at why some people have trouble swallowing after heart surgery, and it aims to find ways to spot and help these issues early on, so patients can recover better and avoid problems like malnutrition.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11223638 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the causes and clinical markers of dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, in patients who have undergone cardiac surgery. It aims to identify risk factors and develop tools for early detection and monitoring of dysphagia to improve patient care. By enrolling 360 cardiac surgical patients, the study will explore the physiological mechanisms behind swallowing impairment and create a proactive care model to address these issues effectively. The goal is to enhance recovery and reduce complications such as malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are undergoing cardiac surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery or those with pre-existing swallowing disorders unrelated to cardiac surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved detection and management of swallowing difficulties in cardiac surgery patients, ultimately reducing complications and enhancing recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While dysphagia is a recognized complication in various surgical settings, this specific approach targeting cardiac surgery patients is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PLOWMAN, EMILY KATE — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PLOWMAN, EMILY KATE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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