Comparison of small bowel barium (EZ-Paque) and pre-thickened barium (EZ-Varibar) for videofluoroscopic assessment of dysphagia
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN47726726 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN47726726 |
| Protocol serial number | N0226118475 |
| Sponsor | Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | Cook UK Ltd |
- Submission date
- 12/09/2003
- Registration date
- 12/09/2003
- Last edited
- 18/10/2016
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Signs and Symptoms
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Derrick F Martin
Scientific
Scientific
Main X Ray Area A
South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust
Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)161 291 6237 |
|---|---|
| derrick.martin@smuht.nwest.nhs.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Comparison of small bowel barium (EZ-Paque) and pre-thickened barium (EZ-Varibar) for videofluoroscopic assessment of dysphagia |
| Study objectives | To assess whether the use of pre-thickened barium preparations is superior to the current practice of diluting and thickening powered barium to meet the patients' requirements. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Dysphagia |
| Intervention | Randomised comparative trial: 1. Small bowel barium (EZ-Paque) 2. Pre-thickened barium (EZ-Varibar) |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Completion of videofluroscopy assessment. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 01/06/2004 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target sample size at registration | 50 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 50 consecutive patients referred for videofluroscopy |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/12/2002 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/06/2004 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Wythenshawe Hospital
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
18/10/2016: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.
