New italian tools aim to improve swallowing tests for brain disorder patients

NCT ID NCT07549724

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is translating and validating several clinical assessment tools for neurogenic dysphagia (swallowing problems caused by neurological conditions) into Italian. Researchers will enroll about 100 adults with conditions like stroke or Parkinson's disease to test the reliability of these tools. The goal is to give Italian-speaking clinicians standardized ways to evaluate swallowing and saliva control.

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 could provide reliable Italian-language tools for clinicians to better assess swallowing problems in patients with neurological disorders.

What could go wrong

This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The tools may not prove accurate or useful in all settings, and results may not apply outside Italy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • IRCCS San Camillo

    RECRUITING

    Venezia, Italy, 30126, Italy

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