Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test (TOR-BSST) - A Bedside Swallowing Screening for Stroke Patients
Launched by UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, TORONTO · Aug 30, 2005
Trial Information
Current as of May 29, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • patients with a new diagnosis of brainstem or cerebellar stroke
- • patients with a new diagnosis of cortical stroke with NIH Stroke Scale score of 4 or above
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • patients with a previous history of stroke with dysphagia
- • patients with a confirmed history of Parkinson's, Parkinsonian Syndrome, ALS, MSA, MS, dementia, or other neurodegenerative disease
- • patients with a history of cranial neurosurgery
- • patients with a known previous or current oropharyngeal dysphagia due to structural or neurological cause
- • patients with active COPD or current pneumonia
About University Health Network, Toronto
University Health Network (UHN), based in Toronto, is a leading academic health sciences center dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative research and education. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, UHN integrates cutting-edge scientific discoveries with clinical practice, facilitating the development of new therapies and treatment modalities. With a commitment to improving health outcomes, UHN collaborates with a diverse network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners, fostering an environment that prioritizes patient safety and ethical standards in clinical research. Through its extensive resources and expertise, UHN plays a pivotal role in transforming healthcare and enhancing the quality of life for patients both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
London, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Rosemary Martino, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Toronto
Nicholas E Diamant, MD
Principal Investigator
University Health Network, Toronto
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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