Investigation of the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Techniques on Suprahyoid Muscles and Swallowing Function in Acute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
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Conditions studied: Dysphagia, Stroke, Hemiparesis
In brief
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of sensory, motor, and modified combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocols on swallowing function in patients with acute stroke-related dysphagia. The study compares traditional swallowing rehabilitation alone with three NMES-assisted intervention protocols to determine their impact on swallowing safety, efficiency, and rehabilitation outcomes. Ultrasonographic assessment of hyoid-laryngeal motion will be used as the primary instrumental outcome.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07445204
- Run by
- Istanbul Arel University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2025-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-03
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age ≥ 18 years, Diagnosis of unilateral hemispheric stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) within the past month, Modified Rankin Scale score ≤ 2, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score ≤ 25, Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) score < 20, Ability to maintain upright sitting position during VFSS and therapy sessions, Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- History of secondary stroke, Inability to follow simple verbal commands Unstable medical condition, History of head or neck cancer, neoplastic tissue growth, or epileptic seizures, Presence of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the neck or swallowing muscles, Cognitive impairment indicated by an IQCODE score > 3.4, Any neurological disease other than stroke that may cause swallowing disorders
Where it is running
- İstinye University Hospital, Acute Stroke Center — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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