Chin-tuck exercise for swallowing after stroke
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests a chin-tuck exercise (pressing your chin down against resistance) to improve swallowing function after a stroke. It includes both people with swallowing problems and healthy volunteers.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You are awake and able to follow instructions
- You either had a stroke with swallowing problems, or you are a healthy adult with normal swallowing
- You do not have a history of head or neck cancer
- You have no other medical condition that causes swallowing trouble, like neck surgery or long-term intubation
- Your neck does not have wounds, an incision, or other structural problems that would prevent an ultrasound
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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