NCT07620210Recruiting
Effects of CTAR and a Swallowing Pressure Ball in Older Stroke Adults
Effectiveness of Combining Chin Tuck Against Resistance Swallowing Training and an Innovative Swallowing Pressure Measurement Ball on the Swallowing Function and Quality of Life in Home-Based Older Adults With Stroke
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 3 Jun 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of resistance swallowing rehabilitation using Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercises combined with an innovative swallowing pressure ball in improving swallowing function and swallowing-related quality of life among home-based older stroke patients with dysphagia. Participants will receive a 12-week swallowing rehabilitation program conducted in the home-care setting. Outcome measures include swallowing function assessments, swallowing-related quality of life, and rehabilitation adherence. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to explore the feasibility and clinical benefits of resistance-based swallowing rehabilitation in community and home-care environments.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 132 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 27 May 2026
- Start date
- 18 Mar 2026
- Primary completion date
- 31 Dec 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Chimei Medical Center
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07620210
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 132
- From 18 Mar 2026 to the primary completion date, 31 Dec 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Current use of medications significantly affecting swallowing function or muscle tone.
- Receiving tube feeding without oral intake ability.
Other illness
- History of head and neck cancer or head and neck radiotherapy.
- History of cervical spine surgery or tracheostomy.
- Severe neurological or neuromuscular diseases affecting swallowing function.
- Severe unstable medical conditions.
Other
- Unable to complete the intervention or follow-up assessments.
Who the study is looking for
- Age between 65 and 90 years.
- Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke more than 6 months prior to enrollment.
- Receiving home care services from participating home care agencies.
- Able to follow instructions and participate in swallowing training.
- MMSE score ≥24, or adjusted according to education level.
- Passed the second stage of the 3-step swallowing screening test.
- Presence of post-stroke dysphagia symptoms.
Age in the registry: 65 years to 90 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChiMei Medical Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Tainan | Taiwan | Recruiting |
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