Can teaching caregivers about swallowing issues after stroke make a difference?
NCT ID NCT07181629
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special education program for caregivers of stroke patients with swallowing problems (dysphagia) could improve caregiver knowledge, reduce their burden, and improve the patient's nutrition and quality of life. 84 caregivers were split into two groups: one received the education, the other did not. Researchers measured outcomes at the start, after one month, and after three months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dysphagia management education program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help caregivers better manage swallowing problems in stroke patients, potentially improving patient nutrition and reducing caregiver stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 84 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program's long-term benefits are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Simav Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Karakuyu State Hospital Home Health Services Unit
Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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