Comparing two swallowing screening tests after stroke
Compares two screening tests for swallowing trouble in people after an ischemic stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Non-standardized vs. Standardized Screening for Dysphagia
Key facts
- Where
- Miami, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Lynn Rehabilitation Center / University of MiamiMiami, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Miami
- Trial code
- NCT05603897
- Record updated
- 29 April 2026
- Original description
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).Read full original descriptionShow less
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
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).
Inclusion: Adults ≥ 18 years old; Patients admitted to Lynn Rehabilitation Center with an admitting diagnosis consistent with acute ischemic stroke within the past 1 month; Patients able to provide informed, written consent. If patients are not cognitively able to give informed consent, then consent will be obtained from patient proxy in person or over the phone; Able to read and comprehend verbal instruction in English and/or Spanish.
Exclusion: Those with a prior history of dysphagia; Those with any diagnoses that include acute intracranial hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury; Adults > 80 years old; Pregnant women; Prisoners.