Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in acute geriatrics, prevalence and clinical implications

• Conditions: G47.3; R13; Sleep apnoea; Dysphagia

• Registration Number: DRKS00030507
• Lead Sponsor: Hüttenhospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-11-16
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 163

Inclusion Criteria

geriatric patients diagnosed with dysphagia
Age over 65
cognitively good

Exclusion Criteria

demented patients for whom a more precise anamnesis is not possible
transient dysphagia

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Participating patients may be diagnosed with a previously unrecognized condition (sleep apnea) that may be relevant to their health condition.<br><br>After adequate treatment of OSAS, the dysphagia symptoms would theoretically also improve.<br><br>If our hypothesis is confirmed, the search for an OSAS may become standard in patients with dysphagia.<br><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
A secondary aim of the study should be whether the questionnaires we use also serve as standard diagnostics for OSAS in swallowing disorders.