Tongue Exercise Program for Swallowing After Stroke
K01 Impacts of Lingual Endurance Exercise
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Dysphagia
Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Ischemic Stroke
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. Participants will do tongue exercises for 8 weeks and complete assessments before and after the program.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had a stroke in the last 3 to 6 months.
- I have some ongoing swallowing issues.
- I speak English.
You may not be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or younger.
- I had swallowing problems before my stroke.
- I have a history of neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's.
- I have medium to large bleeding in the brain documented in imaging.
- I have issues with my jaw or jaw muscles.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a tongue endurance exercise program can improve swallowing function in adults with dysphagia after a stroke. It also aims to explore how this exercise may affect brain structure and connectivity involved in swallowing. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Primary Aim: Does lingual endurance exercise improve swallowing function compared to a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\) 3-6 months since most recent diagnosis of ischemic, confirmed from clinical imaging) with or without small hemorrhagic transformation (HI-1)
* 2\) Have some indication of on-going swallowing issues
* 3\) English Speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\) ≤18 years of age
* 2\) h…
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