Studying facial muscle size, weakness, and swallowing after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how stroke-related facial weakness affects swallowing and the muscles that control facial expressions. It uses ultrasound to measure muscle size and might help find better ways to treat swallowing problems.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke that caused weakness on one side of your face (but not both sides).
- You are able to understand simple instructions and communicate back.
- You have not had facial paralysis before this stroke, and you do not have another brain disease like Parkinson's.
- You do not have a jaw joint problem, a facial surgery or infection that could affect the tests.
- You can read and write (literacy is needed).
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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