Could a 3 oz water test replace complex swallow exams for tracheostomy patients?

NCT ID NCT06120790

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple 3-ounce water swallow test can accurately detect aspiration (liquid entering the airway) in people with tracheostomies. Researchers will compare the results of this quick bedside test with the current gold-standard methods (a camera through the nose or a special X-ray). The goal is to see if the water test is a reliable, easier way to screen swallowing safety. The study plans to enroll 80 adults with tracheostomies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this simple water test could become a quick, bedside screening tool to check swallowing safety in tracheostomy patients, reducing the need for more complex procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (80 participants) testing a screening method, not a treatment. The test may not be accurate enough to replace standard assessments, and results may not apply to all patients.

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TRACHEOSTOMY

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Locations

Mount Sinai Hospital
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10029, United States

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