Could a common drug ease swallowing trouble in brain disorders?
NCT ID NCT05551182
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether nicergoline, a drug that improves blood flow in the brain, can help people with swallowing problems caused by stroke, Parkinson's disease, or dementia. 92 adults were given either a low or high dose for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if swallowing improved and to find the best dose with the fewest side effects.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
-
92 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Jan 2023
- Finished
-
Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
20 years and older
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 20 years * Stroke (post events at least 2 months), Parkinson's disease and dementia patients who have dysphagia symptom * Do not take nicergoline prior recruit 2 weeks * Continue current medications * Consent to join Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to gentamicin or components * On anticoagulants including Heparin, Enoxaparin, Fondaparinux, Warfarin, Dabigatran, Apixaban, Rivaroxaban and Edoxaban * On antiplatelet \> 1 drug (ex. dual antiplatelet) * On ACE-I or Dopaminergic agent 2 months or less * Chronic dyspepsia * Chronic gout or hyperuricemia \> 8 mg/dL * CrCl \< 30 ml/min * Impair hepatic function including child puge B, C or active hepatitis * Brainstem stroke * Parkinson plus syndrome: PSP, MSA, DLB, etc * Advanced cancer or other medical conditions * Bed ridden * Laryngopharynx surgery * SBP\<100 or DBP 60 mmHg * HR\<50/min * Active bleeding * Pregnancy or lactation * Known of poor compliance for any treatments
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Dysphagia are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Phramongkutklao Hospital
Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a gentle ear zap teach babies to swallow?
- Smart tongue trainer aims to restore swallowing after stroke
- Brain stimulation may boost swallowing recovery after stroke
- A bedside ultrasound could reveal hidden swallowing risks in the ICU
- A gentle vibration could prompt safer swallowing in Parkinson's
- Can gentle air puffs to the throat reboot swallowing after stroke?