Effects of CTAR and a Swallowing Pressure Ball in Older Stroke Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-90
SponsorChimei Medical Center
About this trial
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of resistance swallowing rehabilitation using Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercises combined with an innovative swallowing pressure ball in improving swallowing function and swallowing-related quality of life among home-based older stroke patients with dysphagia.
Participants will receive a 12-week swallowing rehabilitation program conducted in the home-care setting. Outcome measures include swallowing function assessments, swallowing-related quality of life, and rehabilitation adherence. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to explore the feasibility and clinical benefits of resistance-based swallowing rehabilitation in community and home-care environments.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Innovative Swallowing Pressure Measurement Ball Combined With CTAR Training
- Conventional Swallowing Rehabilitation
Treatment groups
132 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov