Tongue exercise for stroke-related swallowing problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a special tongue exercise can help improve swallowing for people who recently had a stroke. It's designed for those still having trouble swallowing after their stroke.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a stroke (ischemic type) in the last 3-6 months
- You still have some swallowing problems
- You speak English
- You are 18 or older
- You don't have other swallowing problems from conditions like head/neck cancer, brain injury, or throat surgery
- You don't have other neurological diseases like Parkinson's, MS, or dementia
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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