New hope for stroke survivors: simple therapy may ease swallowing trouble
NCT ID NCT06840938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether special swallowing exercises (called physiological manipulation) and mild electrical stimulation on the neck can help stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. 158 adults who had a stroke and developed swallowing problems took part. They were split into three groups and received different treatments for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if these therapies could make swallowing safer and reduce the risk of food or liquid going into the lungs.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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158 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * post stroke Dysphagia patients will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Any other co-morbid condition (Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease) will be excluded. * Drug intake, History of Alcohol \& Smoking will be excluded.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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