Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies

Description

Examining the validity of a novel 3 oz protocol in patients with tracheostomies as compared to the gold standard of instrumental swallow assessments (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow or Modified Barium Swallow Study).

Conditions

Tracheostomy

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Examining the validity of a novel 3 oz protocol in patients with tracheostomies as compared to the gold standard of instrumental swallow assessments (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow or Modified Barium Swallow Study).

Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies

Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies

Condition
Tracheostomy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New York

Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, United States, 10029

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Has a tracheostomy
  • * Able to remain alert for testing
  • * Not on a modified diet for pre-existing dysphagia
  • * No head of bed restrictions
  • * Not NPO by physician for any reason other than possible dysphagia
  • * At least 18 years old
  • * Does not have a tracheostomy
  • * Unable to remain alert for testing
  • * On a modified diet due to pre-existing dysphagia
  • * Head of bed restrictions for greater than or equal to 30 degrees
  • * NPO by physician for reasons other than possible dysphagia
  • * Less than 18 years old

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,

Miguel Escalon, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Study Record Dates

2025-05