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SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
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.
Official title: Investigating the Reliability of Using Ultrasonography to Assess Swallowing Function in Patients With Dysphagia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2027-10-31
Last Updated
2025-08-01
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
ultrasound 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.
Fiberoptic 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.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan