New swallowing scale tested for italian patients with nerve disorders
NCT ID NCT07503145
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study translates and validates the Munich Swallowing Score (MUCSS) for Italian-speaking adults with swallowing problems caused by nerve conditions like stroke or Parkinson's. Researchers will check if the tool accurately measures swallowing ability and tracks changes over time. The goal is to give doctors a better way to assess and manage swallowing difficulties.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2022
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
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)
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 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 Exclusion Criteria: Inability to maintain a stable sitting position during endoscopy Contraindications to Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), including fever or agitation that compromises participation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS San Camillo
Lido, VE, 30126, Italy
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