Validation of a tool to evaluate swallowing difficulty in individuals with tracheostomy

Validation of protocol for assessing dysphagia in individuals with tracheostomy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/07/020359

Enrollment

Registered

2019-07-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z930- Tracheostomy status

Interventions

Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE Intervention2: Protocol for assessing dysphagia in individuals with tracheostomy: Screening for swallowing which is considered to be robust but minimally

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals with dysphagia post tracheostomy Age range between 18 â?? 70 years Able to sit upright/semi upright posture Individuals who are referred for FEES evaluation and given consent will be enrolled in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are unable to follow the commands Individuals with carcinomas, glossectomy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Demographic and Clinical variables will be noted. The Level of Agreement will be obtained using Bland - Altman plot between the protocol and the FEES. Pearson correlation coefficient will be used to determine the correlation between the protocol and the FEES.Timepoint: Data collection and data analysis from June 2019 - March 2020	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NOT APPLICABLETimepoint: NOT APPLICABLE	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRagi Rajan

Manipal College of Health Professions

deepa.n@manipal.edu9986447191

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026