NCT07415785Completed
NMES Plus Conventional Therapy for Stroke Dysphagia
Efficacy of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Plus Conventional Dysphagia Therapy in Acute and Subacute Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 17 Feb 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with traditional dysphagia therapy (TDT) in acute/subacute stroke patients with dysphagia. Methods: We design a randomized controlled trial to conduct this study. A total of 100 participants with stroke-induced dysphagia are included and randomly assigned to two groups: NMES+TDT and sham NMES+TDT. Participants receive a two-week training protocol, 5 times a week, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Clinical outcomes are recorded at baseline and at 1-, 2-, and 4-week follow-up visits. These outcomes include the Function Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life (Taiwan version). Expected results: We hope that the effectiveness of NMES in treating stroke-induced dysphagia can be clarified. This information can be provided when treating patients with stroke-induced dysphagia.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 60 (actual)
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2026
- Start date
- 25 Sept 2023
- Primary completion date
- 29 Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Chiayi Christian Hospital
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07415785
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 60
- From 25 Sept 2023 to the primary completion date, 29 Jul 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Prior treatment
- Pre-existing dysphagia prior to the current stroke;
- Prior participation in swallowing training before this study;
- Presence of implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers, cochlear implants);
Other illness
- Other neurological diseases (e.g., dementia);
- Severe psychiatric disorders;
- Head and neck cancer, history of surgical tissue removal, or radiation therapy;
Other
- Unstable cardiopulmonary function;
- Impaired consciousness.
Who the study is looking for
- Acute or subacute stroke;
- Presence of dysphagia;
- Receiving tube feeding;
- Age between 20 and 80 years;
- Able to understand and follow simple instructions with prompts, and able to respond to questions either verbally or through gestures.
Age in the registry: 20 years to 80 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiayi Christian Hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Chiayi City | Taiwan | Unknown status |
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