Video games tested as therapy for swallowing problems after stroke
NCT ID NCT05978700
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing specially designed video games could help stroke patients with swallowing problems (dysphagia). 84 participants were split into two groups: one did video-game based exercises for their lips, tongue, and jaw, while the other did standard swallowing exercises. The goal was to see if the video-game approach improved swallowing function and made patients more likely to stick with their training.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- video-game based swallowing exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve swallowing function after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 84 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The video-game approach may not be better than standard exercises.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beijing Xiaotangshan Hospital
Beijing, China, 100000, China
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