New ball exercise may help stroke survivors swallow better

NCT ID NCT07620210

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chimei Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special swallowing exercise using a pressure-measuring ball can help older stroke patients with swallowing problems. Participants will do the exercises at home twice daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves swallowing function and quality of life compared to standard swallowing therapy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) swallowing training combined with an innovative swallowing pressure measurement ball
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to improve swallowing and quality of life for older stroke survivors with swallowing difficulties.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 132 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new and unproven, and benefits may be modest or not better than standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPHAGIA POST-STROKE DYSPHAGIA STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

ChiMei Medical Center
RECRUITING

Tainan, Tainan City, 71004, Taiwan

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