SURE Trial: Swallowing Ultrasound Reliability Evaluation Trial

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

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.

Study 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

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Reliability of Ultrasonography in Swallowing Function Assessment — Immediate post-assessment.
  Comparison with FEES findings

Trial sites (1)

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