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The Effect of Swallowing Exercise and Maneuver Program For Older Adults With Dysphagia in Nursing Home

Indonesia72 participantsStarted 2025-07-10

Plain-language summary

This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured swallowing exercise and maneuver program for older adults with dysphagia living in a nursing home. Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is common in elderly populations and may lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. In this study, 72 participants aged 60 years and older were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received a combined swallowing exercise and maneuver program-including Masako Maneuver, Chin Tuck Against Resistance, Supraglottic Swallow, and Super-Supraglottic Swallow-performed three times daily before meals over a six-week period. The control group received standard care, including upright sitting posture during meals. Swallowing ability was measured using the EAT-10 questionnaire. The intervention group showed significant improvement in swallowing scores, while no meaningful changes were observed in the control group. This study suggests that nurse-led swallowing exercises can be a safe, simple, and effective strategy to improve swallowing function and quality of life in older adults living in long-term care settings.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 60 years or older * experiencing swallowing difficulties as assessed by the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) * having no history of neurological disease * possessing adequate communication abilities * and being capable of performing daily activities either independently or with partial assistance Exclusion Criteria: * individuals with dermatological conditions in the anterior neck region, hypertension, orofacial pain such as trigeminal neuropathy or toothache, as well as those with significant malocclusion or facial asymmetry

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Improvement in Swallowing Function Measured by EAT-10 Score

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0) and Week 6 (Post-intervention)

Change in Swallowing Function as Measured by EAT-10 Score

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention initiation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07049471

SponsorIndonesia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-31

Contact for this trial

Etty Rekawati, Doctor of Nursing

+628128506727 rekawati@ui.ac.id

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