Rehabilitation program for older adults with swallowing difficulties

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 proof-of-concept study aims to evaluate a new intervention designed to enhance swallowing-related outcomes in older adults suffering from dysphagia. The intervention, known as the ACT-ING program, combines skill- and strength-based training to improve ingestive skills, tongue strength, and orofacial function. The study will assess improvements in nutritional status and quality of life, as well as the relationship between perceived autonomy support and engagement in the intervention. Participants will be older individuals who can cooperate and provide informed consent, and the study will take place during hospitalization and continue in community-based rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* A score of 5-18 on the Gugging Swallowing Screen.
* Speaks and understands Danish.
* Are able to cooperate in the intervention and give written informed consent; i.e. is oriented in time, place and own data, and able to perform four simple oral motor movements on request.

  * Has given written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Esophageal dysphagia.
* Progressive neurologenic dysphagia.
* Psychiatric illness.
* Delirious.
* Infections that requires isolation.
* Need for palliative care.

Where it's running

• Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager and Hvidovre
  Hvidovre, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tina Hansen, PhD — Hvidovre University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Tina Hansen, PhD
• Email: tina.hansen.18@regionh.dk
• Phone: +45 29243586

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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.