Simple chin and neck exercises put to the test for MS swallowing problems
NCT ID NCT07726667
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.
What this could mean
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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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Conditions
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Sanko Unıversıty
Gaziantep, Gaz, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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