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New ball exercise may help stroke survivors swallow better

NCT ID NCT07620210

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chimei Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a special swallowing exercise using a pressure-measuring ball can help older stroke patients with swallowing problems. Participants will do the exercises at home twice daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves swallowing function and quality of life compared to standard swallowing therapy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) swallowing training combined with an innovative swallowing pressure measurement ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to improve swallowing and quality of life for older stroke survivors with swallowing difficulties.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 132 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new and unproven, and benefits may be modest or not better than standard therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 132 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 65 and 90 years. * Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke more than 6 months prior to enrollment. * Receiving home care services from participating home care agencies. * Able to follow instructions and participate in swallowing training. * MMSE score ≥24, or adjusted according to education level. * Passed the second stage of the 3-step swallowing screening test. * Presence of post-stroke dysphagia symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * History of head and neck cancer or head and neck radiotherapy. * History of cervical spine surgery or tracheostomy. * Severe neurological or neuromuscular diseases affecting swallowing function. * Severe unstable medical conditions. * Current use of medications significantly affecting swallowing function or muscle tone. * Unable to complete the intervention or follow-up assessments. * Receiving tube feeding without oral intake ability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dysphagia Post-stroke dysphagia Stroke

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ChiMei Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Tainan, Tainan City, 71004, Taiwan

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