Effectiveness of Video-game Based Swallowing Function Training in Patients With Dysphagia

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Conventional therapy

Video-game

Clinical Study ID

NCT05978700

HSEARS20230502007

Ages > 18
All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of video-game on swallowing function in patients with dysphagia through a randomized controlled trial and whether it has additional benefits in improving swallowing function and training compliance compared with conventional training methods. The main questions it aims to answer are:

How effective is video-game based rehabilitation for dysphagia?
Whether video-game based has additional benefits in improving swallowing function and training compliance compared with conventional training methods Participants will be divided into two groups, with one group completing video game rehabilitation and one group completing conventional rehabilitation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

first-episode stroke, as confirmed by brain CT or MRI;
diagnosis of dysphagia after stroke according to the Toronto Bedside SwallowingScreening Test (TOR-BSST);
age between 18 and 80 years;
no significant cognitive impairment, able to execute instructions correctly, andwith Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24;
clear consciousness as assessed by the National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS).

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

dysphagia caused by structural lesions (eg, radiotherapy, previous extensive surgeryof the head and neck region such as laryngectomy and cordectomy);
combined with serious heart, lung, liver, kidney diseases, and hematologicaldisorders;
limb deficiency or paralysis, blindness in both eyes, severe visual impairments;
motion sickness or vestibular dysfunction;
history of epilepsy, malignancy or other neurological diseases;
pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Study Design