Screening tool for swallowing disorders in elderly patients
Validation of a Screening Tool for Swallowing Disorders for the Elderly
This study is testing a new screening tool to help doctors find swallowing problems in elderly patients aged 75 and older who are in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Center of Martinique Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fort-de-France) |
| Trial ID | NCT06163118 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to validate a screening tool designed to identify swallowing disorders, known as dysphagia, in elderly patients aged 75 and over who are hospitalized in a geriatric short-stay unit. The research will involve administering various swallowing tests, including the Deglut'G test and assessments by speech-language pathologists and ENT doctors. By improving the identification of swallowing disorders, the study seeks to enhance patient care and potentially reduce complications such as aspiration pneumonia. The focus is on addressing a significant public health issue prevalent among the elderly population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 75 or older who are currently hospitalized in a geriatric short-stay unit.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to take the tests or have oral conditions that hinder normal swallowing will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better identification and management of swallowing disorders, improving the quality of life for elderly patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in validating screening tools for dysphagia, indicating that this approach is promising and not entirely novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Person aged 75 or over hospitalized in the Geriatric Short-Stay Unit, * Person having been informed of the research, * Person having given free written and informed consent, * Person affiliated to a social security scheme. Exclusion Criteria: * Person unable to take the tests, * Person with an oral condition that hinders normal swallowing (stomatitis, gingivitis, etc.), * Elderly person under legal protection, under guardianship or curatorship, * Person who refused to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Fort-de-France
- University Hospital Center of Martinique — Fort-de-France, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Seendy Bartholet, PhD — University Hospital Center of Martinique
- Study coordinator: Seendy Bartholet, PhD
- Email: seendy.bartholet@chu-martinique.fr
- Phone: 05 96 55 11 76
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.