Effect of oral neuromuscular training on swallowing difficulties after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of a rehabilitation program using an oral device on stroke patients experiencing persistent oral- and pharyngeal dysphagia 12 weeks after their stroke. It employs a prospective randomized open-label blinded evaluator design, enrolling 336 patients who will be divided into an intervention group receiving oral neuromuscular training and a control group receiving routine care. The study aims to assess improvements in swallowing function, nutritional status, and quality of life over a 3-month period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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.

Where it's running

• University Hospital of Umeå
  Umeå, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Patricia Hägglund, PhD/SLP — Umeå University
• Study coordinator: Patricia Hägglund, PhD/SLP
• Email: patricia.hagglund@umu.se
• Phone: +46907850000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.