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Investigation of a 3 oz Water Protocol on Patients With Tracheostomies

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Has a tracheostomy
* Able to remain alert for testing
* Not on a modified diet for pre-existing dysphagia
* No head of bed restrictions
* Not NPO by physician for any reason other than possible dysphagia
* At least 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Does not have a tracheostomy
* Unable to remain alert for testing
* On a modified diet due to pre-existing dysphagia
* Head of bed restrictions for greater than or equal to 30 degrees
* NPO by physician for reasons other than possible dysphagia
* Less than 18 years old

About the study

Examining the validity of a novel 3 oz protocol in patients with tracheostomies as compared to the gold standard of instrumental swallow assessments (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow or Modified Barium Swallow Study).

What is being tested

• 3 Oz water screen (other)

Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · Participants: 80 · Started: May 6, 2024

Contact the study team

• Beth Kraus · Phone: 212-241-3387

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06120790

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.