DysphagiaNCT04509752
Dysphagia Management During COVID-19 Pandemic
An observational study of Dysphagia and Covid19, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The current study is aimed to determine the procedures applied in the dysphagia clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A questionnaire consisting of 30 questions will be implemented. Each participant will be asked to answer the questions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 23 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 8 Oct 2020to 15 Mar 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Clinicians who work on a dysphagia clinic will be included.
Who may be able to join
- Working on a dysphagia clinic from all over the world
Who cannot join
- Not willing to participate
- Not working on a dysphagia clinic
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Experiences in Dysphagia Management During COVID-19 Pandemic
The current study is aimed to determine the procedures applied in the dysphagia clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A questionnaire consisting of 30 questions will be implemented. Each participant will be asked to answer the questions.
Read the detailed description
The current study is aimed to understand the current clinical conditions and current practice regarding dysphagia management during the pandemic period/normalization period. It is a cross sectional online survey study. The first part is the survey development and testing, the second part is determination of swallowing centers and last part is survey distribution by google forms. A coordinator will be selected for each center to discuss the survey with the entire team and reply the questions.
- Being tested
- Survey
- Keywords
- dysphagia, COVID-19
- Medical subject headings
- Deglutition Disorders, COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
An online survey will be sent to each clinic to answer the survey questions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dysphagia clinicians | Clinicians from swallowing centers (from all over the world) Receives: Other: Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Online survey
An online survey will be designed to understand the current clinical conditions and current practice regarding dysphagia management during the pandemic period/normalization period
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2020
- Study start8 Oct 2020
- Primary completion15 Mar 2021
- Study completion15 Mar 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DysphagiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 23 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, SELEN SEREL ARSLAN, Hacettepe University
- Investigators
- SELEN SEREL ARSLAN, Principal investigator, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04509752
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Dysphagia during COVID-19
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 11 Aug 2020
- Last updated
- 3 Jan 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jan 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Experiences in Dysphagia Management During COVID-19 Pandemic
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04509752
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Dysphagia during COVID-19
- Keywords
- dysphagia, COVID-19
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 23 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The current study is aimed to determine the procedures applied in the dysphagia clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A questionnaire consisting of 30 questions will be implemented. Each participant will be asked to answer the questions.
Detailed description
The current study is aimed to understand the current clinical conditions and current practice regarding dysphagia management during the pandemic period/normalization period. It is a cross sectional online survey study. The first part is the survey development and testing, the second part is determination of swallowing centers and last part is survey distribution by google forms. A coordinator will be selected for each center to discuss the survey with the entire team and reply the questions.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dysphagia clinicians | – | Other: SurveyClinicians from swallowing centers (from all over the world) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Clinicians who work on a dysphagia clinic will be included.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Working on a dysphagia clinic from all over the world
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not willing to participate
- Not working on a dysphagia clinic
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SurveyAn online survey will be sent to each clinic to answer the survey questions. | Other | Dysphagia clinicians |
Primary outcome
Online survey
Time frame: 3 months
An online survey will be designed to understand the current clinical conditions and current practice regarding dysphagia management during the pandemic period/normalization period
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jan 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
SELEN SEREL ARSLAN principal investigator
Hacettepe University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dysphagia and Covid19, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Online survey (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jan 2024.