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Simple chin and neck exercises put to the test for MS swallowing problems

NCT ID NCT07726667

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sanko University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two exercise programs—chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) neck stretches—for people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble swallowing. Over 8 weeks, participants perform supervised sessions three times a week. Researchers measure changes in swallowing ability, speed, and quality of life using questionnaires and a water-swallow test to see which approach works better.

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Active substance
chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) exercises and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) neck exercises
What this could lead to
If one exercise program proves more effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve swallowing safety and quality of life for people with MS.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 39 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with MS. The exercises require supervision and may not be practical for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

39 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis according to the 2017 McDonald criteria * DYMUS (Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis) questionnaire score ≥1 * Age between 18 and 65 years * No relapse within the preceding 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * \- Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Presence of another neurological disease that could cause dysphagia * Presence of pneumonia * History of head-neck surgery or head-neck cancer * Persistent neck pain and/or radiculopathy * Inadequate head control * Inability to understand or follow verbal commands

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Deglutition disorders Dysphagia Multiple sclerosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sanko Unıversıty

    Gaziantep, Gaz, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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