CompletedNot Applicable

Depicting Neurogenic Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis Patients; Clinical and Endoscopic Studies

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate neurogenic dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis patients using dysphagia questionnaires and endoscopic study; and to correlate that to MS types, severity, duration, and imaging modalities

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis Exclusion Criteria: * Local causes of Dysphagia excluded by proper history taking, proper clinical examination (e.g.; esophageal tumor, GERD, Achalasia, Radiation therapy) * Anatomical changes in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx that might interfere with swallowing (i.e.: , history of recent trauma to the nasal cavity or surrounding tissue ) * Patients with tracheostomy or a history of having been submitted to it. * Patients with contraindications of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing as severe dyskinesia. * Severe bleeding disorders and/or recent severe epistaxis, and bilateral obstruction of the nasal passages. * History of major systemic disease e.g.; renal, hepatic, thyroid diseases, and collagen vascular disorders. * Non cooperative patients

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

screen the prevalence of neurogenic dysphagia in Egyptian MS patients attending Kasr Alainy hospital during specified peroid of time using validated dysphagia Questionnaires

Timeframe: January 2018 - June 2018

screen the prevalence of neurogenic dysphagia in Egyptian MS patients attending Kasr Alainy hospital during specified peroid of time using validated dysphagia Questionnaires

Timeframe: January 2018 - June 2018

Assessment of neurogenic dysphagia in Egyptian MS patients attending Kasr Alainy hospital during specified peroid of time using validated dysphagia Questionnaires

Timeframe: January 2018 - June 2018

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03552185

SponsorKasr El Aini Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-15

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

screen the prevalence of neurogenic dysphagia in Egyptian MS patients attending Kasr Alainy hospital during specified peroid of time using validated dysphagia Questionnaires

Timeframe: January 2018 - June 2018

screen the prevalence of neurogenic dysphagia in Egyptian MS patients attending Kasr Alainy hospital during specified peroid of time using validated dysphagia Questionnaires

Timeframe: January 2018 - June 2018

Assessment of neurogenic dysphagia in Egyptian MS patients attending Kasr Alainy hospital during specified peroid of time using validated dysphagia Questionnaires

Timeframe: January 2018 - June 2018