Brain stimulation for swallowing problems after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the back of the head can help improve swallowing in people who have had a stroke in the front part of the brain. It may be an option if you are between 30 and 75 years old and still have trouble swallowing 1 to 6 months after your stroke.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a stroke in the front part of the brain (confirmed by brain scan)
- You are between 30 and 75 years old
- Your stroke happened 1 to 6 months ago and your health is stable
- You have trouble swallowing (like coughing when drinking) and a specific water test shows difficulty
- You can give permission to join the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests a gentle electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it helps improve swallowing after a first-time stroke. It is designed for people who are at least 3 weeks post-stroke and still have swallowing problems.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses gentle electrical currents to help improve swallowing in people who have had a stroke. It aims to make swallowing safer and reduce food or liquid going into the lungs.
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it helps people who have trouble speaking after a recent stroke. It is for people with a left-sided stroke who started having speech problems within the last 5 days.
This study is testing whether a gentle brain-stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. If you have Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy and a swallowing problem, this trial may be an option.
This trial tests whether combining two types of brain stimulation (iTBS and NMES) can improve swallowing problems after a stroke. If you have had trouble swallowing for at least two weeks but no longer than six months after your stroke, you may be able to join.
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation called theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It is designed for people who had their first stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are right-handed.
Hear when a new Dysphagia After Stroke trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.