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Study identifier: NCT06309602 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Investigation of a Free Water Protocol

Condition: Oropharyngeal Dysphagia  ·  Sponsor: Poudre Valley Health System

PhaseNA
Planned participants136
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Hypothesis: Use of a Free Water Protocol (FWP) will improve patient satisfaction scores (Dysphagia Handicap Index), will not increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia/pneumonitis, and will result in improved oral hygiene (as assessed by the Oral Assessment Guide). Aim: To demonstrate that improvement in patient satisfaction and quality of life scores outweighs the potential risks of aspiration of plain water in an acute care setting; to qualitatively assess the implementation of a Free Water Protocol from the viewpoints of the patient and family/caregivers; to quantify changes in oral hygiene practices for individuals on the Free Water Protocol.

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Emily Main, MS  ·  970-624-4369  ·  emily.main@uchealth.org

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Locations (2)

Medical Center of the RockiesLoveland, Colorado, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
Medical Center of the RockiesLoveland, Colorado, United StatesRecruiting

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