Functionality, Cognition And Swallowing Skills In Patients With AcuteSTROKE (NCT06288243) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functionality, Cognition And Swallowing Skills In Patients With AcuteSTROKE
Turkey (Türkiye)97 participantsStarted 2018-12-01
Plain-language summary
Aim: Studies in which the results of the screening test evaluating swallowing skills in acute stroke patients are evaluated together with other components that may affect swallowing function are limited. The aim of this study is to determine which factors are associated with swallowing abilities in patients with acute stroke, including lesion location, cognitive level, clinical features, risk factors for stroke, and level of functionality.
Methods: The 97 acute stroke patients included in the study were grouped in terms of lesion type, affected side, and risk factors for stroke. Turkish MMASA (TR-MMASA) was used to evaluate the swallowing ability of the patients. Additionally, Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) and Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) were applied to evaluate cognition level and functionality, respectively.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 92 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Stroke diagnosis by a specialist neurologist with radiological confirmation cranial computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of head and neck cancer or trauma,
* Having received radiotherapy in the last 12 months,
* A neurological or neurodegenerative disorder independent of stroke affecting swallowing function.
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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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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?
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What they're measuring
1
The Correlation Between Swallowing Skills and Cognitive Status
Timeframe: During the first 5 months of the study.
2
The Correlation Between Swallowing Skills and Functionality
Timeframe: During the first 5 months of the study.