RecruitingNCT07098767

SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial

Investigating the Reliability of Using Ultrasonography to Assess Swallowing Function in Patients With Dysphagia

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Dysphagia Swallowing Disorder

Summary

This study aims to explore the reliability of using ultrasonography (US) for the assessment of swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The study will recruit 80 patients and compare the findings with those obtained from fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), which serves as the gold standard.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Adults aged 18 or older.
Dysphagia patients referred for swallowing assessments.
FOIS score between 2-6.

Exclusion Criteria3

Unconscious patients or those unable to follow instructions.
Unstable vital signs.
Acute infections or mechanical ventilation.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTultrasound evaluation

Use high-frequency ultrasonography to assess the swallowing function in patients with dysphagia. The ultrasound examination focuses on visualization of the pharyngeal region to measure vocal cord movement, swallowing reflex, pharyngeal contraction, and the presence and location of pharyngeal residue.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTFiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

FEES involves the use of a flexible endoscope inserted through the nasal passage to observe the pharyngeal phase of swallowing directly. This procedure allows for the real-time assessment of key aspects of swallowing, including vocal cord function, swallowing reflex, pharyngeal contraction, and the detection of aspiration or penetration.