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Brain stimulation may boost swallowing recovery after stroke

NCT ID NCT07793799

Disease control Sponsor: Atlas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding brain stimulation techniques to standard swallowing therapy helps people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. Researchers will compare neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) alone with NMES combined with either transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Forty adults with post-stroke dysphagia will receive 10 treatment sessions, and their swallowing function will be measured before and after using X-ray and clinical assessments. The goal is to see if the combined approaches improve swallowing safety and reduce the severity of the swallowing disorder.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) alone or combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If combining brain stimulation with standard therapy improves swallowing, it could point to a more effective rehabilitation approach for people recovering from stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added brain stimulation might not provide extra benefit over standard therapy, and there are risks like discomfort or rare side effects from the devices.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * Diagnosis of hemispheric stroke * Presence of swallowing difficulty or symptoms of dysphagia * Ability to cooperate and follow instructions * Absence of skin problems or abnormal tissue growth that would interfere with electrode placement Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of typical neurological findings suggestive of brainstem stroke * Inadequate sitting balance or inability to maintain the head in an upright position, with or without support * Presence of a neoplastic disease in the head and neck region or a history of radiotherapy to this region * Presence of an additional musculoskeletal disorder that may cause swallowing impairment * Presence of a neurological disorder other than stroke that may cause swallowing impairment, including traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or multiple sclerosis * Presence of a cardiac pacemaker, deep brain stimulator, or ear tube * History of epileptic seizures * Presence of a metallic implant in the body or skull

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Conditions

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Deglutition Disorders stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dysphagia Stroke Swallowing disorders

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Locations

  • Istinye Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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