Chin tuck exercise shows promise for stroke swallowing problems

NCT ID NCT07630116

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) exercise can improve swallowing in stroke patients with dysphagia. 112 participants did the exercise daily for two weeks alongside standard rehab. Researchers measured swallowing ability with a water test and a quality-of-life questionnaire. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to reduce choking and pneumonia risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple exercise could become a standard part of stroke rehab to help patients swallow safely and avoid feeding tubes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 112 participants. The exercise may not help everyone, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPHAGIA STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Taichung, 407, Taiwan

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