CompletedNot Applicable

Cross Cultural Validation of the Italian Version of the Clinical Assessment of Dysphagia in Neurodegeneration

Italy101 participantsStarted 2022-04-05

Plain-language summary

The English version of the "Clinical Assessment of Dysphagia in Neurodegeneration" (CADN), represents a rapid and valid clinical assessment tool for dysphagia in neurodegenerative population. Currently, there is no validated tool in Italian specific for the clinical assessment of dysphagia in neurodegenerative disease with strong psychometric characteristics. The present study aims to translate and validate the Italian version of CADN in neurodegenerative population. Psychometric properties will be measured.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease according to the respective consensus criteria * \>18 years old * able to provide informed consent * able to follow simple instructions * capable of sitting upright for anamnesis and examination for at least 20 min (in chair or wheelchair) Exclusion Criteria: * history of stroke * surgery to the head or neck * radiotherapy in the last 12 months * dysphagia resulting from other known causes

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

Clinical Assessment of Dysphagia in Neurodegeneration (CADN)

Timeframe: at the enrolment

Clinical Assessment of Dysphagia in Neurodegeneration (CADN)

Timeframe: at 24 hours from enrolment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05733494

SponsorIstituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-16

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