Minimizing Pathologic Aspiration in Patients Undergoing Esophageal and Lung Resections for Cancer
The aim of this study is to reduce pathologic aspiration and pneumonia in the perioperative period by providing an oral care and oral hygiene education to patients preoperatively. Patients enrolled in the study will be given a dysphagia screening questionnaire, an oral care package and oral hygiene education. Patients who screen positive for dysphagia will be referred to Speech Pathology for evaluation. The rate of postoperative pneumonia will be determined for those who participate in the study and will be compared to retrospective patient data from our institution.
Checked against the public recordLast updated Jun 23, 2022 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Interventions being studied
- Other: Oral Hygiene Education and Oral Hygiene Packets
How this study is categorized
These labels come from structured fields and exact terms in the public record.
Who may be able to participate
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing elective esophageal or lung resections for cancer at our institution Exclusion Criteria: * None
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, Mississippi
Source and freshness
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