Effects of CTAR and a Swallowing Pressure Ball in Older Stroke Adults

Sponsor
Chimei Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07620210
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Dysphagia
  • Post-Stroke Dysphagia
  • Stroke

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Innovative Swallowing Pressure Measurement Ball Combined With CTAR Training — DEVICE
    Participants receive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) swallowing training combined with an innovative swallowing pressure measurement ball intervention twice daily for 12 weeks.
  • Conventional Swallowing Rehabilitation — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants receive conventional swallowing rehabilitation including tongue resistance exercise and oral motor control training.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 2, 2026
Start date
Mar 18, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Feb 28, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
132 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: CTAR Combined With Innovative Swallowing Pressure Ball
  • Active Comparator: Conventional Swallowing Rehabilitation

Primary Outcome Measure

Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) Total Score [ Time Frame: Baseline to Week 12 ]

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