WithdrawnNot Applicable

Dysphagia and Vocal Cord Injury Following Cardiac Surgery

Stopped: Observational only, no subjects enrolled

0Started 2020-08-05

Plain-language summary

Aiming to determine the incidence and contributing risk factors of vocal fold mobility impairment (VFMI) and dysphagia in postoperative cardiovascular patients and evaluate the impact of VFMI on health-related outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * All cardiac surgery patients January 2010-April 2020 at Shands Hospital * Patients aged between 18 and 90 years * Undergone an elective, urgent, and/or emergent cardiovascular surgery via endovascular or open (sternotomy and/or extended thoracotomy) technique at the University of Florida Health. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old or over 90 years old

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?

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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

Incidence of vocal fold mobility impairment (VFMI) and dysphagia in postoperative cardiovascular patients

Timeframe: January 2010-June 2020

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04464317

SponsorUniversity of Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-13

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 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.