Improving swallowing skills after a stroke
Effect of Fine Motor Training on Swallowing Skills After Stroke: Pilot Study
This study is testing if targeted speech therapy can help older stroke patients improve their swallowing skills after experiencing difficulties.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nice) |
| Trial ID | NCT05224973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on patients who have experienced a stroke and are suffering from dysphagia, a common swallowing disorder. It aims to explore the relationship between fine motor skills and oral motor skills in adults, particularly how targeted speech therapy can enhance swallowing abilities. The study will involve patients over 70 years old who have had a stroke within the last 20 days and exhibit clinical signs of dysphagia. By analyzing the effectiveness of speech therapy interventions, the study seeks to provide insights that could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 70 years old who have experienced a stroke within the last 20 days and show clinical signs of dysphagia.
Not a fit: Patients with known anterior dysphagia or those unable to understand rehabilitation instructions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the quality of life for stroke patients by enhancing their swallowing abilities and reducing the risk of complications.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies have linked fine motor skills to oral motor skills in children, there is limited data on adults, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 70 years * stroke \< 20 days * Clinical signs of dysphagia * Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme * Signing of free and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with known anterior dysphagia * Inability to understand rehabilitation instructions and/or actively participate in the rehabilitation process
Where this trial is running
Nice
- CHU de Nice — Nice, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillaume SACCO, MD — gerontology department
- Study coordinator: Guillaume SACCO, MD
- Email: sacco.g@chu-nice.fr
- Phone: 04 92 03 47 51
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.