Can watching someone eat help you swallow again? new stroke therapy shows promise

NCT ID NCT07184892

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether watching real-life swallowing movements (like a family member eating) can improve swallowing function in stroke patients with dysphagia. Ninety participants will be split into three groups: standard therapy, therapy plus watching swallowing videos, or therapy plus watching real-life swallowing. The goal is to see if the real-life observation method works better, using scales, ultrasound, and brain imaging to measure progress.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: action observation therapy (watching swallowing movements)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve swallowing recovery after stroke, potentially reducing complications like malnutrition and pneumonia.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The therapy relies on patient engagement and may not work for those with severe cognitive impairment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Qilu Hospital
RECRUITING

Jinan, Shandong, 250000, China

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