Oral neuromuscular training device to help swallowing 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 interventional study examines an oral neuromuscular training device (IQoro) used with usual care to help dysphagia after first-ever stroke. Participants must be adults with stroke-related dysphagia confirmed by FOTT-SAS and must not have a tracheostomy or other contraindications. The device is used as a home or clinical exercise tool to strengthen lip, tongue, and pharyngeal muscles, with outcomes compared to usual care alone. The study is conducted at Hammel neurorehabilitation centre and a university research clinic in Denmark, led by the University of Aarhus.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* First-ever stroke
* Dysphagia assessed with the FOTT-SAS
* Age ≥ 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Tracheostomy tube
* Admitted for short-term evaluation
* Lack of ability to cooperate with mouth closure
* Contraindications for using IQoro

Where it's running

• Hammel neurorehabilitation centre and university research clinic
  Hammel, Jutland, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jesper Fabricius, PhD — Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre and University Research Clinic & Department of clinical medicine, Aarhus University
• Study coordinator: Jesper Fabricius, PhD
• Email: jesperjm@hotmail.com
• Phone: +4578419051

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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.