Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:53 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:53 AM
NCT ID:
NCT02105818
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is the validation of a newly developed self-report questionnaire which aims at determining the prevalence, location and intensity of SWAllowing difficulties with drug intake, and describing the impact on MEdication regimen focusing on COping strategies (SWAMECO).
Detailed Description:
The study aims at investigating a cohort of patients with diagnosed systemic sclerosis using the newly developed self-report SWAMECO-questionnaire.
The self-report questionnaire is sub-divided into four sections: detection of swallowing difficulties, coping strategies, risk factors to develop swallowing difficulties and adherence to medication.
This study involves patients with systemic sclerosis. Systemic sclerosis often is accompanied by swallowing disorders which may lead to issues in handling medication regimen with risks for patient safety.
Study:
NCT02105818
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02105818