Kinesio taping under the chin to improve swallowing safety after stroke
Investigation of the Effects of Suprahyoid Kinesio Taping on Swallowing Safety and Hyolaryngeal Elevation in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia
NA · Harran University · NCT07255352
This trial will try Kinesio taping on the suprahyoid (under‑chin) muscles to see if it helps adults who have trouble swallowing after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Harran University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Sanliurfa) |
| Trial ID | NCT07255352 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study applies Kinesio taping to the suprahyoid muscles of adults with post‑stroke dysphagia and measures swallowing function using videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. The tape is intended to increase sensory input and support hyolaryngeal elevation during swallowing, which may reduce aspiration or penetration. Participants are adults with stroke‑related swallowing problems who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria and who can attend evaluations at the study site. Swallowing safety and biomechanical measures during VFSS are compared before and after the intervention to determine any immediate effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults (over 18) with dysphagia after a confirmed stroke who can consent and do not have other neurological disorders, a tracheostomy, or open skin wounds in the submental (under‑chin) region.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological diseases, a tracheostomy, open wounds in the submental area, or swallowing problems from non‑neurologic structural causes are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve swallowing safety and reduce the risk of aspiration, pneumonia, and related complications for people with post‑stroke dysphagia.
How similar studies have performed: Small studies and case reports have suggested Kinesio taping can alter sensory input and swallowing mechanics, but larger controlled trials are limited and results are not yet definitive.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of stroke * Age over 18 years * Presence of swallowing disorder symptoms * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neurological diseases other than stroke * Presence of tracheostomy * Open wounds on the skin in the submental region
Where this trial is running
Sanliurfa
- Harran University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation — Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ömer Faruk Yaşaroğlu, PT, PhD
- Email: farukyasar13@gmail.com
- Phone: +905422037005
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.
Conditions: Stroke, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder, Kinesio Taping, Suprahyoid Muscles, Hyolaryngeal Elevation, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study