Aspiration in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors 2

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to learn more about problems with swallowing that could develop in patients who are very sick and need a machine to help them breathe.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Admission to an ICU.

Mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal tube for greater than 48 hours.

Disqualifiers

Likely persistent contraindications to enteral/oral nutrition administration.

Pre-existing history of dysphagia or aspiration.

Pre-existing or acute primary central or peripheral neuromuscular disorder.

Presence of a chronic tracheostomy (present prior to ICU admission).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 3-Screenings Protocol
  • FEES
  • Tracheal Ultrasound

Treatment groups

855 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Colorado, Denver

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Collaborator