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Translation and Validation of a Swallowing Assessment Scale for Neurogenic Dysphagia
Sponsor: IRCCS San Camillo, Venezia, Italy
Summary
The Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) is a tool that evaluates saliva, liquid, and food swallowing abilities using two scales: one for saliva/secretions (MUCSS-S) and one for nutrition (MUCSS-N). It helps objectively assess swallowing function and track changes over time. Validating the MUCSS in Italian would aid in better managing neurogenic dysphagia patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2022-05-12
Completion Date
2026-05-22
Last Updated
2026-03-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Clinical assessment tool
The Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) is a tool that evaluates saliva, liquid, and food swallowing abilities using two scales: one for saliva/secretions (MUCSS-S) and one for nutrition (MUCSS-N). It helps objectively assess swallowing function and track changes over time. It is an important outcome to consider the presence of a tracheostomy tube and the management of secretions in relation to nutritional methods.
Locations (1)
IRCCS San Camillo
Lido, VE, Italy