Patients Diagnosed With Scleroderma and Their Chewing and Swallowing Performance (NCT07182981) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Patients Diagnosed With Scleroderma and Their Chewing and Swallowing Performance
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-08-04
Plain-language summary
It is recommended to focus on the physical functionality, chewing, and swallowing performance of individuals diagnosed with scleroderma. There is a need to address children and adults diagnosed with scleroderma comprehensively and to evaluate them on a biopsychosocial basis to support their disease management. The aim was to assess the biopsychosocial characteristics of both children and adults diagnosed with scleroderma and to examine their chewing and swallowing performance.
Additionally, this study aims to identify effective scales that can be used in future research to assess chewing and swallowing in individuals diagnosed with scleroderma.
Who can participate
Age range
7 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.
For a child diagnosed with scleroderma:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Cases diagnosed with scleroderma,
* Cases aged 7-18 years will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Advanced heart/lung/liver/kidney disease, neurological disease, and malignancies
* Cases that are not willing to participate in the study will be excluded.
* Having participated in a regular exercise program for the past 3 months
* Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study
For adults diagnosed with scleroderma:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with scleroderma,
* Individuals over the age of 18 will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Advanced heart/lung/liver/kidney disease, neurological disease, and malignancies
* Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study will be excluded.
* Having participated in a regular exercise program for the past 3 months
* Individuals who are not willing to participate in the study
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
1
Pediatric Eating Assessment Scale (PEDI-EAT-10)
Timeframe: Two weeks
2
Chewing and Swallowing Test for Children (TOMASS-C)
Timeframe: Two weeks
3
3-Ounce Water Swallow Challenge
Timeframe: Two weeks
4
Turkish Eating Assessment Tool (T-EAT-10)
Timeframe: Two weeks
5
Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS)