Clinical Markers of Dysphagia in Cardiac Surgical Patients (NCT05304416)
Mechanisms, Predictors & Clinical Markers of Dysphagia in Cardiac Surgical Patients_R01
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Although dysphagia is a known complication of cardiac surgery, risk factors and sensitive bedside clinical markers of dysphagia have not yet been identified. This longitudinal study will enroll 380 cardiac surgical patients and identify contributing risk factors of incident cases of dysphagia and identify sensitive bedside markers of dysphagia. Statistical modeling will produce two pragmatic clinical tools - a risk prediction model and a beside screening tool to improve care models.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Simultaneous FEES and Videofluoroscopy instrumental swallowing exam (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Videofluoroscopy instrumental swallowing exam (VFSS) (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Voluntary Cough Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Testing (OTHER)
- Reflex Cough Screen (OTHER)
- Lingual Pressure Testing (OTHER)
- Speech Testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
- The Ohio State University — Columbus, Ohio
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.