Feeding tube options for swallowing problems after stroke
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of feeding people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke: a feeding tube placed directly into the stomach (gastrostomy) versus intermittent oral tube feeding. The goal is to improve nutrition and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke from a blocked blood vessel in the brain).
- Your swallowing problem must be confirmed by a special X-ray test called a videofluoroscopic swallow study.
- You must be alert and have stable vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure).
- You have never had a stroke before.
- Your swallowing problem is not caused by another condition like a head or neck tumor, head injury, or myasthenia gravis.
Quick eligibility check
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