Dysphagia Evaluation After Stroke- Effect Oral Neuromuscular Training on Swallowing Dysfunction

ConditionsDysphagiaStroke
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUmeå University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a specific rehabilitation program with an oral device used in stroke patients with persistent oral-and pharyngeal dysphagia.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Persistent dysphagia 12(±3) weeks after STROKE.

Disqualifiers

Stroke patients with neurologic or psychiatric disorders or other diseases/conditions that can affect swallowing function.

Unable to collaborate due to other serious diseases and/or to affected general condition.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Oral neuromuscular training using an oral device

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Umeå University

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Umeå

Collaborator