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Dysphagia in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Prediction of Dysphagia Severity and Diagnosis of Its Possible Causes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sponsor

Tanta University

Enrollment

137 participants

Start Date

Feb 7, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Summary

The primary goal of this cross-sectional study is to assess risk factors/predictors for dysphagia severity in RA. The secondary goals include demonstrating whether flexible fiberoptic pharyngolaryngoscopy can diagnose joint-affection-induced dysphagia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and whether both oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia are present among these patients. The main questions it aims to answer are * What are the predictors that are associated with dysphagia severity via flexible fiberoptic pharyngolaryngoscopy in rheumatoid arthritis patients? * Whether flexible fiberoptic pharyngolaryngoscopy can diagnose joint-affection-induced dysphagia in patients with RA? * Whether both oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia are present in patients with RA?

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating how common swallowing problems (dysphagia) are in people with rheumatoid arthritis, and what factors may contribute to them. Swallowing difficulties can be caused by joint inflammation in the jaw and throat area. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis according to standard medical criteria - You are 18 years or older and can communicate clearly **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with cancer or are pregnant - You have jaw injuries, tooth or gum problems, or other rheumatologic conditions - You have other significant health conditions that could cause swallowing problems - You have a congenital (birth-related) abnormality of the jaw, palate, or tongue - You have received jaw joint injections in the last 6 months - You have a language or intellectual disorder that affects your ability to answer questions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTflexible fiberoptic pharyngolaryngoscopy

Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES) will be used to examine the nose, throat, and airway to diagnose possible causes of dysphagia. The dysphagia severity scale via FEES will be scored. It is a flexible process that may be applied to a variety of situations and objectives (named as flexible pharyngolaryngoscopy). Following the routine oropharyngeal examination, its versatility can enable it to be used as a laryngoscope for examining the larynx and adjacent regions.

Locations(2)

Faculty of medicine, Tanta University

Tanta, Elgharbia, Egypt

Rheumatology, rehabilitation, and physical medicine department Faculty of medicine, Tanta University

Tanta, Elgharbia, Egypt

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