NCT06219200 Automatic Voice Analysis for Dysphagia Screening in Neurological Patients
| NCT ID | NCT06219200 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA |
| Condition | Deglutition Disorders |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-11 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 400 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-11 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.
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Brief Summary
The proposed study suggests using automatic voice analysis and machine learning algorithms to develop a dysphagia screening tool for neurological patients. The research involves patients with Parkinson's disease, stroke, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, both with and without dysphagia, along with healthy individuals. Participants perform various vocal tasks during a single recording session. Voice signals are analysed and used as input for machine learning classification algorithms. The significance of this study is that oropharyngeal dysphagia, a condition involving swallowing difficulties in the transit of food or liquids from the mouth to the esophagus, generates malnutrition, dehydration, and pneumonia, significantly contributing to management costs and hospitalization durations. Currently, there is a lack of rapid and effective dysphagia screening methods for healthcare personnel, with only expensive invasive tests and clinical scales in use.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a diagnosis of stroke, Parkinson's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or healthy individuals. * Age higher than 18 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment that do not allow participants to understand the requested vocal tasks. * Ear, nose,throat diseases and other disorders able to affect voice quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06219200 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Deglutition Disorders. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06219200 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06219200 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at beatrice.demaria@icsmaugeri.it for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06219200 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lissone, Italy, Milan, Italy.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06219200 clinical trial?
NCT06219200 is sponsored by Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA. The trial plans to enroll 400 participants.