Tests pulsed electromagnetic therapy for swallowing problems after stroke in older adults
Tests pulsed electromagnetic therapy in older adults with long-lasting swallowing trouble after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy on Chronic Dysphagia in Elderly Post-stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Cairo, EgyptSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 66 and 75 years old?
Source: NCT07100262, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- Mohamed Ahmed MostafaCairo, EgyptNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Cairo University
- Trial code
- NCT07100262
- Record updated
- 3 August 2025
- Original description
This study will be conducted to determine the effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on chronic dysphagia in elderly post-stroke Patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy on Chronic Dysphagia in Elderly Post-stroke Patients
This study will be conducted to determine the effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on chronic dysphagia in elderly post-stroke Patients.
Inclusion: Elderly patients of both genders with chronic dysphagia; Their ages will be more than 65 years; Patients with body mass index (BMI) from 20kg/ m2 to 30kg/ m2; Patients had a stroke 6 months ago or more; Dysphagia symptoms started from the stroke time and continue till now.
Exclusion: Patients with anterior neck past surgeries, recent thoracic surgery and recent abdominal surgeries; Patients with cerebral hemorrhage affecting mainly oropharyngeal muscles; Patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction; Patients with any pulmonary diseases like plural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema; Cancer patients with or without metastasis; Patients with Alzheimer and Dementia; Patients with neck tumors or traumatic lacerations on neck; Blood pressure of less than 100/60 mmHg or more than 140/90 mmHg; Patients with psychological problems; Patients with psoriasis, burn and any dermatological problems in neck area.