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Neck exercises may ease swallowing trouble

NCT ID NCT06173388

Symptom relief Sponsor: Umm Al-Qura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a structured exercise program for the neck could improve swallowing and breathing in people with swallowing difficulties caused by neck problems. Thirty-two adults aged 35-50 took part. The exercise group did neck stretches, strengthening, and stability moves plus swallowing exercises, while the control group did only swallowing exercises. The goal was to see if the neck exercises led to better swallowing function, head posture, and lung function.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

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Started

Feb 2022

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants with cervicogenic dysphagia, * Age 35-50 years, * Patients with forward head posture (the craniovertebral angle ≤ 49 degree), * Patients who agreed to sign the written consent. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with unstable cardiopulmonary or psychological disorders.

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Conditions

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Deglutition Disorders

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Dysphagia, esophageal

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Umm Al-Qura University

    Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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