The Changes of Masticatory / Swallowing Functions and Oropharyngeal Muscle Mass on Sonography Aft… (NCT06269718) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Changes of Masticatory / Swallowing Functions and Oropharyngeal Muscle Mass on Sonography After Comprehensive Swallowing Training and Tongue - Pressure Resistance Training in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2023-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aims of this study are:
1. Comparing the ultrasound imaging performance of swallowing and chewing function, tongue pressure and oropharyngeal muscle thickness in stroke patients with different levels of swallowing function
2. To explore the changes in clinical mastication and swallowing functions, tongue pressure and oropharyngeal muscle thickness in patients with dysphagia and stroke after swallowing treatment and neuromuscular electrical stimulation training.
3. To explore the correlation between clinical mastication and swallowing functions, tongue pressure, oropharyngeal muscle thickness and ultrasound imaging results in patients with dysphagia and stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Stroke patients with hemiplegia that are diagnosed with or without dysphagia (FOIS1-7)
* The duration since the onset of stroke should be within 6 months.
* The ages of participants should be from 18 to 80 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The stroke duration is more than 6 months after stroke
* Aged younger than 18 or older than 80 years old
* Any cognitive deficit that leads to communicative difficulty.
* Any other history of systemic diseases that are associated with swallowing difficulty.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
the change from baseline to time of swallowing muscle strength
Timeframe: baseline (before intervention), right after three-week intervention (time 1), and three-week post intervention (time 2) as follow-up assessments
2
the change from baseline to time of Masster thickness
Timeframe: baseline (before intervention), right after three-week intervention (time 1), and three-week post intervention (time 2) as follow-up assessments
3
the change from baseline to time of tongue muscles thickness
Timeframe: baseline (before intervention), right after three-week intervention (time 1), and three-week post intervention (time 2) as follow-up assessments