Translation and Validation of a Swallowing Assessment Scale for Neurogenic Dysphagia

NCT07503145 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2022.03
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) is a tool that evaluates saliva, liquid, and food swallowing abilities using two scales: one for saliva/secretions (MUCSS-S) and one for nutrition (MUCSS-N). It helps objectively assess swallowing function and track changes over time. Validating the MUCSS in Italian would aid in better managing neurogenic dysphagia patients.

Conditions

Dysphagia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Presence of tracheostomy tube and secretion management status

  Assessment of tracheostomy tube presence and secretion management in relation to nutritional modality (oral vs non-oral feeding).

  7 days

Study Arms (1)

patients with neurogenic dysphagia

Patients with neurogenic dysphagia of different etiologies (Parkinson's disease, ALS, MS, stroke, traumatic brain injury, severe acquired brain injury)."

Other: Clinical assessment tool

Interventions

Clinical assessment tool OTHER

The Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) is a tool that evaluates saliva, liquid, and food swallowing abilities using two scales: one for saliva/secretions (MUCSS-S) and one for nutrition (MUCSS-N). It helps objectively assess swallowing function and track changes over time. It is an important outcome to consider the presence of a tracheostomy tube and the management of secretions in relation to nutritional methods.

patients with neurogenic dysphagia

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with dysphagia due to neurological aetiology (stroke, PD, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, , cerebrovascular infection, spinocerebellar ataxia, myasthenia gravis, anoxia, brain tumour or traumatic brain injury)

You may qualify if:

• Neurological etiology including stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebrovascular infection, spinocerebellar ataxia, myasthenia gravis, anoxia, brain tumor, or traumatic brain injury Diagnosed oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) confirmed by a neurologist Age ≥ 18 years

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to maintain a stable sitting position during endoscopy Contraindications to Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), including fever or agitation that compromises participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• IRCCS San Camillo, Venezia, Italy: lead

Study Sites (1)

IRCCS San Camillo

Lido, VE, 30126, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Pharyngeal Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 25, 2026
• First Posted: March 31, 2026
• Study Start: May 12, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 3, 2024
• Study Completion: May 22, 2026
• Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IT (1)