Dysphagia in Systemic Sclerosis Dysphagia Systemic Sclerosis Scleroderma
Conditions
Interventions
as in inclusion and exclusion criteria
Other
systemic sclerosis treated at Srinagarind Hospital
Sponsors
Khonkaen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age 18 years and older. Confirmed diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) according to the 2013 ACR/EULAR criteria. Able to communicate and understand the Thai language. Willing to provide consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of neurological diseases affecting swallowing, such as stroke involving swallowing functions, Parkinson's disease, ALS, or multiple sclerosis. History of surgery or radiation therapy to the head, neck, or upper throat area. History of tumors in the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or an enlarged thyroid. Receiving medications in the following groups: antipsychotics such as olanzapine, clozapine; tricyclic antidepressants; potassium supplements; bisphosphonates; Theophylline; and Opioids. Bed-ridden patients or those with severe limitations in normal activities, experiencing shortness of breath even at rest (NYHA functional class IV).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of Dysphagia At a single point in time during the patient's enrollment visit Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) Thai version. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of self-perceived dysphagia between the Thai EAT-10 and the SSc Follow Up Record Form At a single point in time during the patient's enrollment visit Cohen's Kappa Coefficient will be used to assess the level of agreement, and the discordant rate will also be reported | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactThuchanun Junprung
Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed