Simple exercises may help stroke survivors swallow safely again
NCT ID NCT07271888
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three different swallowing exercises (Mendelsohn maneuver, effortful swallow training, and Shaker exercise) to see which works best for stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. About 104 adults who had a stroke and now have swallowing problems will be randomly assigned to one of the exercise groups. The goal is to find the most effective way to help them eat, drink, and swallow more safely.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 104 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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Mar 2026
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Other sponsor
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: 1. An adult patient diagnosed with stroke. 2. Patients who had been diagnosed with dysphagia after stroke. 3. Patients who are hemodynamically stable, conscious and have adequate cognitive ability to follow simple instructions and able to sit upright for at least 30 minutes. Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable angina and myocardial infarction)MI(. 2. History of seizure. 3. Head injury or neurological disease other than stroke, neurosurgery . 4. Oral and maxillofacial surgery. 5. Dysphagia prior to stroke. 6. Gastrointestinal tract upsets. 7. Patients who receive hypnotics or sedation. 8. critical ill.
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