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Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies

Sponsor

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 6, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Tracheostomy

Summary

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).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

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 Criteria6

Does not have a tracheostomy
Unable to remain alert for testing
On a modified diet due to pre-existing dysphagia
Head of bed restrictions for greater than or equal to 30 degrees
NPO by physician for reasons other than possible dysphagia
Less than 18 years old

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Interventions

OTHER3 Oz water screen

Patient will consume 3 oz of water continuously without stopping and then will be monitored for one minute post completion. Patient will complete this twice in the same session.

Locations(1)

Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, New York, United States

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