Evaluating choking risk in stroke patients using laryngeal ultrasound
Evaluating Potential Risk of Choking by Laryngeal Ultrasound in Patients With Acute Stroke
This study tests if using a safe ultrasound can help doctors see how well stroke patients can swallow and if they are at risk of choking or getting pneumonia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei, None Selected) |
| Trial ID | NCT04874454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study assesses vocal cord movement in patients who have experienced an acute stroke using non-invasive laryngeal ultrasound. It aims to identify the risk of choking and aspiration pneumonia by monitoring these patients over the course of one year following their stroke. Current evaluation methods for swallowing function have limitations, and this study seeks to provide a safer alternative to traditional tests that may increase aspiration risk. By utilizing ultrasound, the researchers hope to improve the assessment of swallowing function in stroke patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have experienced an acute stroke within the past month.
Not a fit: Patients who had a stroke more than one month ago will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to safer and more effective evaluations of swallowing function in stroke patients, potentially reducing the incidence of aspiration pneumonia.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of laryngeal ultrasound is a novel approach in this context, similar non-invasive methods have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * acute stroke (in one month) patients Exclusion Criteria: * patients with stroke occurring more than one month ago
Where this trial is running
Taipei, None Selected
- Wan-Ching Lien — Taipei, None Selected, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wan-Ching Lien — National Taiwan University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wan-Ching Lien
- Email: wanchinglien@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886223123456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.