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Chin tuck exercise shows promise for stroke swallowing problems

NCT ID NCT07630116

Symptom relief Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) exercise can improve swallowing in stroke patients with dysphagia. 112 participants did the exercise daily for two weeks alongside standard rehab. Researchers measured swallowing ability with a water test and a quality-of-life questionnaire. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to reduce choking and pneumonia risk.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple exercise could become a standard part of stroke rehab to help patients swallow safely and avoid feeding tubes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 112 participants. The exercise may not help everyone, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

112 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥ 20 years diagnosed with ischemic stroke * NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score between 6 and 20 * Conscious and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese * Failed the 90 mL water swallow test Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment * Brainstem stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage * Diagnosed psychiatric disorder or dementia * Unstable vital signs * Presence of endotracheal tube or tracheostomy * History of cervical spine injury * Head-of-bed elevation restricted to less than 30 degrees * Nil per os (NPO) status as ordered by a physician

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dysphagia Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taichung Veterans General Hospital

    Taichung, 407, Taiwan

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