Status:
COMPLETED
Dysphagia and VFMI in Cardiac Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Conditions:
Cardiac Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
The proposed study seeks to determine the incidence of dysphagia and vocal fold mobility impairment (VFMI) in individuals undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures. It also seeks to determine the ...
Detailed Description
Swallowing impairment and VFMI are common, yet often overlooked, complications of cardiac surgical procedures. The true incidence of both dysphagia and VFMI in this patient population is unclear due t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- adults aged 18 - 90 years old
- undergoing planned or emergent cardiothoracic surgery via sternotomy and/or extended thoracotomy requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
- willing to participate in post-operative swallowing evaluation testing
Exclusion
- Patients undergoing exclusively transcatheter valves
- Patients undergoing exclusively thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedures
- The inability to achieve appropriate alertness and cognitive status following procedure will exclude one from completing the study.
- Participants must pass cognition, respiratory and physical abilities screening to ensure testing safety.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 3 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 2 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
207 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03768739
Start Date
February 3 2019
End Date
September 2 2020
Last Update
November 4 2020
Active Locations (3)
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1
Cardiovascular Clinic at UF Health UF
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
2
UF Health at the University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
3
Thoracic and Cardiovasscular Surgery at UF Health
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32611