Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

Last updated: March 2, 2024
Sponsor: Zeng Changhao
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Traumatic Brain Injury

Memory Loss

Neurologic Disorders

Treatment

Rehabilitation treatment

Myofascial Release Therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06256861
Jinmo-TBI
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Traumatic Brain injured Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Traumatic Brain injured Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Myofascial Release Therapy. The study lasts 21 days for each patient. Researchers will compare the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Swallowing Quality of Life to see if the Myofascial Release Therapy can help improve the situation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age ≥ 18 years, meeting the diagnosis of severe Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • presence of no contraindication for enteral nutrition;
  • with stable vital signs and no severe liver or kidney dysfunction, metabolicdisorders, cardiovascular diseases, or multiple complications;

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • complicated with other neurological diseases;
  • damaged mucosa or incomplete structure in nasopharynx;
  • tracheostomy tube plugged;
  • unfeasible to Myofascial Release;
  • simultaneously suffering from liver, kidney failure, tumors, or hematologicaldiseases.

Study Design

Total Participants: 80
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Rehabilitation treatment
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 29, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2024

Study Description

Myofascial release, also known as fascial release or fascial manipulation, is a physical therapy used to treat muscle and fascial tissue tension or pain. It involves applying appropriate pressure and stretching to release tight fascia and soft tissues, improving blood circulation, alleviating pain, and promoting rehabilitation. The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Traumatic Brain injured Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Traumatic Brain injured Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Myofascial Release Therapy. The study lasts 21 days for each patient. Researchers will compare the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Swallowing Quality of Life to see if the Myofascial Release Therapy can help improve the situation.

Connect with a study center

  • Zhengzhou University Affiliated Hospital

    Zhengzhou, Henan 450001
    China

    Site Not Available

  • Huashan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai 200200
    China

    Site Not Available

  • Guanghan People's Hospital

    Guanghan, Sichuan 618300
    China

    Site Not Available

  • Saint Martin Hospital

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Active - Recruiting

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