Can watching someone eat help you swallow again? new stroke therapy shows promise
NCT ID NCT07184892
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
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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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Qilu Hospital
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, 250000, China
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