Dysphagia, Quality of Life and Attitudes Towards Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, dysphagia has a high incidence. With deterioration of swallowing function, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is recommended to ensure sufficient and safe oral intake. Dysphagia and PEG placement alter quality of life (QoL). However, QoL and attitudes toward PEG remain largely unexplored. The purpose of this study is to monitor the swallowing function in relationship to QoL and attitudes toward PEG tube insertion and feeding.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 18 years of age or older
• diagnosis of ALS
• follow-up at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Division of Neurophysiology, every 3 months
• be able to visit the study site for in-person procedures every 3 months
• at least 18 years of age
Locations
Other Locations
Slovenia
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
RECRUITING
Ljubljana
Contact Information
Primary
Metka Moharić, MD, PhD
metka.moharic@ir-rs.si
+386 1 4758441
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
ALS Patients
Patients with confirmed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Relatives
Close relatives of the patients included in the study.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Leads: University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia