NCT01965964

Brief Summary

Translation of a validated questionnaire (SSQ) from english to german and validation of the german version. The SSQ consists of 17 well-structured questions for the assessment and quantification of patient reported difficulties in swallowing function. The tool is specifically designed to evaluate important aspects of swallowing function The questions cover the symptoms related to combinations of variables like the anatomic region, type of dysfunction, and the consistency of swallowed bolus.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2013

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2013

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 15, 2013

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 18, 2013

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

December 15, 2015

Status Verified

December 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

October 15, 2013

Last Update Submit

December 14, 2015

Conditions

Dysphagia

Keywords

Dysphagia, Swallowing functions, Questionnaire in German

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of patients able to understand and fill out the german translation of the questionnaire

    Establishment of a questionnaire in german to determine patients' swallowing functions.

    Baseline

Interventions

QuestionnairePROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients suffering from Dysphagia for at least half a year

You may qualify if:

  • sufficient proficiency in german
  • voluntary participation

You may not qualify if:

  • cognitive limitations
  • reduced general state of health

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Hospital Zurich, Division of Otorhinolaryngology

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesPharyngeal DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Officials

  • Joerg E Bohlender, MD

    University Hospital Zurich, Division of Otorhinolaryngology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 15, 2013

First Posted

October 18, 2013

Study Start

May 1, 2013

Primary Completion

December 1, 2013

Study Completion

December 1, 2013

Last Updated

December 15, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-12

Locations

CH(1)