Swallowing Evaluation in VF Immobility (NCT05473169) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Swallowing Evaluation in VF Immobility
40 participantsStarted 2022-07
Plain-language summary
Vocal fold immobility (VFI) often results in significant problems with dysphonia, dysphagia, and decreased cough strength. As one element of the dysphagia potentially associated with vocal fold immobility,
aspiration may create significant morbidity for these patients. An estimated 38% to 53% of patients with
untreated VFI have swallowing difficulties with aspiration.
Vocal fold immobility has important implication on the laryngeal airway protection during respiration,
phonation and swallowing. It is the most common neurological laryngeal disorder.
The immobility may be caused by neck and thoracic surgery. which can impair the innervation of the pharynx,
upper esophageal sphincter (U.E.S) and proximal esophagus but may also be due to malignancy,trauma,
Intracranial causes,or may be idiopathic
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age:above 18.
. Gender:both sexes will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
. patients with structural abnormalities of oral cavity, pharynx or larynx.
. previous vocal fold injection or voice therapy.
. other causes of dysphagia: esophageal cancer or spasm , gastric cancer, cancer larynx,or radio therapy .
. . Patients with history of heart burn , acid regurgitation ,
. other neurological disease ,stroke, hypothyroidism or dyspnea.
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
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To calculate the incidence of swallowing dysfunction in people with vocal fold immobility