Dysphagia Handicap Index: A Structured Translation From English to German

January 4, 2016 updated by: University of Zurich

Dysphagia Handicap Index: A Structured Translation From English to German of a Quality of Life Questionnaire Relating to Swallowing

Establishment of a questionnaire in German to determine in a structured and quantifiable manner the quality of life of patients with dysphagia.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

130

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
    • ZH
      • Zurich, ZH, Switzerland, 8091
        • University Hospital Zurich, Division of Otorhinolaryngology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 97 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients suffering from dysphagia

Description

Inclusion criteria: All patients with dysphagia

Exclusion criteria: Inability to fill in the questionnaire

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of patients able to fully understand and fill out the german translation of the questionnaire.
Time Frame: Patients suffering from dysphagia for at least half a year will be asked to answer the questionnaire at the time of enrolment.
Establishment of a questionnaire in german to determine in a structured and quantifiable manner the quality of life of patients with dysphagia.
Patients suffering from dysphagia for at least half a year will be asked to answer the questionnaire at the time of enrolment.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Joerg E Bohlender, KD Dr. med., University Hospital Zurich, Division of Otorhinolaryngology

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 19, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 8, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

October 9, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 5, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 4, 2016

Last Verified

December 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • BJ_02_08_2013

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