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Dysphagia Evaluation After Stroke- Effect Oral Neuromuscular Training on Swallowing Dysfunction

NCT02960737 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Sweden tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2022-12-01
Last updated
2026-05-08

Condition(s) studied

DysphagiaStroke

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Oral neuromuscular training using an oral device

Oral neuromuscular training using an oral device: The oral device is used for 30 seconds, three times a day, before meals and implies new possibilities for training of the orofacial and pharyngeal muscles.

Study summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a specific rehabilitation program with an oral device used in stroke patients with persistent oral-and pharyngeal dysphagia.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Persistent dysphagia 12(±3) weeks after STROKE. Exclusion Criteria: * Stroke patients with neurologic or psychiatric disorders or other diseases/conditions that can affect swallowing function. * Unable to collaborate due to other serious diseases and/or to affected general condition.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Swallowing Function — At start compared with at end of treatment (after 3 months)
    Change in swallowing function measured by the Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS) using Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
University Hospital of Umeå Umeå Sweden Recruiting
Official registry record

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