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Can teaching caregivers about swallowing issues after stroke make a difference?

NCT ID NCT07181629

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uludag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a special education program for caregivers of stroke patients with swallowing problems (dysphagia) could improve caregiver knowledge, reduce their burden, and improve the patient's nutrition and quality of life. 84 caregivers were split into two groups: one received the education, the other did not. Researchers measured outcomes at the start, after one month, and after three months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dysphagia management education program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help caregivers better manage swallowing problems in stroke patients, potentially improving patient nutrition and reducing caregiver stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 84 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program's long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2021

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Caregivers: The caregiver must be between 18 and 60 years old. The caregiver must be willing and able to participate in the study. The caregiver must have at least a primary school education. The caregiver must be primarily responsible for the patient's care. The caregiver's Mini Mental Test score must be 25 or more. The caregiver's Beck Depression Inventory score must be below 17. The caregiver's Caregiver's Readiness to Care Scale score must be 16 or more. Patients: The patient's National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale score must be 20 or less. The patient must be between 18 and 60 years old. The patient must be receiving home care services. The patient must have been diagnosed with a stroke at least six months ago. The patient must have a Barthel index score of 90 or below. Exclusion Criteria: Caregivers: The caregiver has a physical disability or serious health problem that makes caregiving difficult. The caregiver has a Mini Mental Test score below 25 points. The caregiver has a Beck Depression Inventory score of 17 or higher. The caregiver has a Caregiver Readiness Scale score of 16 or lower. The caregiver has communication difficulties. The caregiver has a depression or psychiatric diagnosis. The caregiver is receiving psychotherapy/psychological support. The caregiver is taking antidepressants and/or anxiolytics. The caregiver has sensory loss related to vision or hearing. Patients: The patient has a Barthel index score of 91 or higher. The patient is receiving parenteral nutrition. The patient is receiving immunosuppressive therapy/immunotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The patient has been diagnosed with cancer, an endocrine system disease, or a gastrointestinal disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden Deglutition Disorders Malnutrition stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Caregiver Dysphagia Palliative care Stroke ( 3 months after onset)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Simav Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Karakuyu State Hospital Home Health Services Unit

    Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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