RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT02960737

Dysphagia Evaluation After Stroke- Effect Oral Neuromuscular Training on Swallowing Dysfunction

Dysphagia Evaluation After Stroke - a Randomized Controlled Trial of Oral Neuromuscular Training on Swallowing Dysfunction (DESIRE)

Sponsor

Umeå University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke Dysphagia

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a specific rehabilitation program with an oral device used in stroke patients with persistent oral-and pharyngeal dysphagia.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

Persistent dysphagia 12(±3) weeks after STROKE.

Exclusion Criteria2

Stroke patients with neurologic or psychiatric disorders or other diseases/conditions that can affect swallowing function.
Unable to collaborate due to other serious diseases and/or to affected general condition.

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Interventions

DEVICEOral neuromuscular training using an oral device

The oral device is used for 30 seconds, three times a day, before meals and implies new possibilities for training of the orofacial and pharyngeal muscles.