New hope for stroke survivors: simple therapies may reduce choking risk
NCT ID NCT06840938
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two treatments—swallowing exercises and mild electrical stimulation to the throat—to help stroke patients who have trouble swallowing (dysphagia). 158 adults aged 30-65 who had a stroke took part. They were split into three groups and received different combinations of therapy for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if these treatments could make swallowing safer and reduce the risk of food or drink going into the lungs.
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Mayo Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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