Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Kinesiology Taping and Swallowing Exercises on Suprahyoid Muscle Thickness and Swallowing Function in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Stroke
Dysphagia
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled single-blind study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiology taping combined with resistance exercises on suprahyoid muscle thickness and swallowing function in patients...
Detailed Description
Dysphagia is a common complication following stroke, associated with serious consequences such as dehydration, malnutrition, and aspiration pneumonia. These complications can prolong hospital stays, i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged between 50 and 80 years
- Diagnosed with stroke
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score greater than 22
- Voluntary participation with written informed consent
Exclusion
- Open wounds or unresolved skin problems in the neck area
- Known allergy to kinesiology tape or its components
- Medically unstable conditions
- Primary esophageal disorders (e.g., achalasia, upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 4 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 10 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06988215
Start Date
March 4 2025
End Date
October 10 2025
Last Update
May 30 2025
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Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training Research Hospital
Istanbul, bahçelievler, Turkey (Türkiye), 34000