๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-23

Non-standardized vs. Standardized Screening for Dysphagia (NCT05603897)

Utility of Non-standardized Clinical Swallow Evaluation vs. Standardized Swallow Evaluation to Identify the Presence of Dysphagia and Risk for Aspiration in Patients Post-ischemic Stroke in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Miami

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to compare two different screening tests for detecting dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) as well as the risk for aspiration (silent swallowing of liquids/solids into the lungs) in patients after an ischemic stroke (when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Lynn Rehabilitation Center / University of Miami โ€” Miami, Florida

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) (dysphagia screening tool) (OTHER)
  • Non-standardized clinical swallow evaluation (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Lynn Rehabilitation Center / University of Miami โ€” Miami, Florida

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (305) 585-9420

Email: g.alvarez3@med.miami.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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