CompletedNot Applicable

Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Post-extubation Dysphagia in Acute Stroke

Germany60 participantsStarted 2015-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether pharyngeal electrical stimulation in addition to standard care can enhance swallowing recovery in severely dysphagic stroke patients post extubation compared to sham treatment plus standard care.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- severe dysphagia post extubation due to acute stroke Exclusion Criteria: * preexisting dysphagia * comorbidities that can possibly cause dysphagia * psychiatric comorbidities * pacemaker or other implanted electronic devices

What they're measuring

Reintubation rate

Timeframe: 120 hours

Pneumonia rate

Timeframe: 120 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02470078

SponsorUniversity Hospital Muenster

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06

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