Effects of chin tuck exercises on swallowing in stroke patients
The Effects of Chin Tuck Against Resistance Exercise on Swallowing Function, Depression, and Quality of Life in Acute Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
This study tests if doing chin tuck exercises can help stroke patients with swallowing problems feel better and improve their quality of life compared to standard therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 74 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06674356 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how chin tuck against resistance exercises impacts swallowing function, depression, and quality of life in acute stroke patients suffering from dysphagia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which will perform the chin tuck exercises, or a control group receiving traditional swallowing rehabilitation. The study will utilize various assessment tools to evaluate the outcomes before and after the intervention. Conducted in a medical center in northern Taiwan, this research aims to provide insights into effective rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a recent stroke and have difficulty swallowing.
Not a fit: Patients who have had a stroke for more than one month or those with a history of neck pain or mental health disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve swallowing function and quality of life for stroke patients with dysphagia.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific approach, similar interventions have shown promise in improving swallowing function in stroke patients.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, including those with initial diagnoses or recurrent strokes. 2. Patients who did not pass the swallowing screening based on the standard swallowing scale. 3. Adults aged 18 years and older. 4. Vital signs are stable: systolic blood pressure (hemorrhagic \< 160 mmHg, ischemic \< 220 mmHg), heart rate 40-130 beats per minute, and oxygen saturation \> 92%. 5. The patient's consciousness is clear, able to express themselves, can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, and can follow commands to perform actions. 6. The patient can be in a seated position. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who have had a stroke for more than one month (inclusive). 2. Patients with a history of depression or related mental health disorders. 3. Patients with a history of neck pain, injury, or disease. 4. Patients who have previously undergone tracheostomy or have a tracheostomy tube in place.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fang-Ju Lin
- Email: linfunzoe@ntuh.gov.tw
- Phone: +886-23123456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.