A Mobile App for Rehabilitation and Nutrition to Help Swallowing Recovery After Stroke
Tests a smartphone app added to usual care for swallowing problems after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention, Based on Rehabilitation and a Personalised Nutrition Plan, in the Recovery and Improvement of Dysphagia in Patients Diagnosed With Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Algeciras, SpainSee the site
Where in Spain
- Faculty of Nursing. Punta Europa University HospitalAlgeciras, SpainTaking people
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
- University of Cadiz
- Trial code
- NCT07267468
- Record updated
- 3 February 2026
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an mHealth intervention as a complement to usual clinical practice for the improvement and recovery of dysphagia in patients who have suffered a stroke. The main question it aims to answer is:Read full original descriptionShow less
Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention, Based on Rehabilitation and a Personalised Nutrition Plan, in the Recovery and Improvement of Dysphagia in Patients Diagnosed With Stroke
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an mHealth intervention as a complement to usual clinical practice for the improvement and recovery of dysphagia in patients who have suffered a stroke. The main question it aims to answer is:
- Does the mHealth intervention improve the recovery of dysphagia in post-stroke patients compared to usual care alone?
Researchers will compare patients receiving the mHealth intervention plus usual care to see if the combined approach leads to better dysphagia outcomes, reduced negative consequences (e.g., malnutrition, pneumonia), and improved quality of life compared to usual care alone.
Participants will be recruited and:
* Receive a diagnosis and usual care for post-stroke dysphagia. * Be assigned to either the mHealth intervention group (using a smartphone/tablet app for information and follow-up) or the control group (usual care only). * Be followed up to assess dysphagia recovery, reduction in negative outcomes (like aspiration pneumonia, dehydration), and changes in quality of life.
Inclusion: Subjects aged 18 years or older; Patients with any degree of impairment in swallowing/oropharyngeal dysphagia to liquids following a stroke (ACV).
Exclusion: Patients with severe cognitive impairment; Hospitalized patients presenting any type of visual barrier; Patients in terminal palliative care; Patients in the final days of life phase; Patients with a language barrier regarding the use of the App; Subject Withdrawal Criteria:; Revocation of consent. In this case, the subject will exit the study and will not be replaced by another subject, being considered a "loss"; Lack of adherence to the prescribed training plan exceeding 20% of the scheduled sessions.