Enhancing Post-Stroke Dysphagia Rehabilitation

Last updated: March 15, 2025
Sponsor: Hamad Medical Corporation
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cerebral Ischemia

Stroke

Treatment

Swallowing exercise (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training)

Neuromuscular Taping

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Clinical Study ID

NCT06887855
MRC-01-23-242
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  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a combined swallowing intervention (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) + Neuromuscular Taping (NMT) + swallowing exercises) on swallowing function and quality of life in post-stroke dysphagia patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does the combination of swallowing exercises, NMES & NMT have a greater improvement in dysphagia rehabilitation when compared to either NMES or NMT alone? Researchers will compare the effects of intervention between the three groups (NMES and swallowing exercises, NMT and swallowing exercises, and NMES with NMT and swallowing exercises).

Participants will:

  • Receive a combined dysphagia rehabilitation comprised of swallowing exercises, Neuromuscular Electrical stimulation, and/or Neuromuscular Taping.

  • Visit the clinic once every 5 days a week for 10 therapy sessions.

  • Undergo baseline and post-intervention evaluation procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged 18 - 75 years old,

  • Diagnosed with swallowing disorders between one day and six months post-stroke,

  • Able to attend 10 therapy sessions,

  • Have never received any swallowing treatment before participating in this study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Post-stroke patients with severe cognitive impairment,

  • Patients who have swallowing disorders due to other etiologies,

  • Patients who need traditional swallowing therapy other than Expiratory MuscleStrength Training (EMST) and Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR). - Skin disordersin the submental area and anterior neck,

  • Medical conditions that may affect participation,

  • A defibrillator and use precision electrical biomedical devices (e.g. pacemaker,etc.).

Study Design

Total Participants: 10
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Swallowing exercise (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training)
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 30, 2025

Study Description

This proposed study will be conducted using a prospective, three-group, randomized controlled trial. The participants for this study will be recruited from the post-acute and rehabilitation units who are diagnosed with post-stroke dysphagia at Hamad Medical Corporation hospitals in the State of Qatar.

Connect with a study center

  • Hamad Medical Corporation

    Doha, 3050
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    Active - Recruiting

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