Ultrasound vs. endoscope: which is better for detecting swallowing trouble after ICU?

NCT ID NCT07734298

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Hospital H+ Queretaro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a simple bedside ultrasound can reliably detect swallowing problems in patients who have just had a breathing tube removed in the ICU. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with those from a standard endoscopic exam (FEES) in 40 adults. If ultrasound proves accurate, it could become a faster, less invasive screening tool for post-extubation dysphagia.

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 ultrasound proves reliable, it could offer a quicker, non-invasive way to screen for swallowing problems in ICU patients, reducing the need for uncomfortable endoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. Ultrasound may not be accurate enough to replace the gold-standard endoscopy, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.

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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.

ASPIRATION SWALLOWING DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital H+
RECRUITING

Querétaro City, Querétaro, 7600, Mexico

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