NCT06988215 Effect of Kinesiology Taping and Swallowing Exercises on Suprahyoid Muscle Thickness and Swallowing Function in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
| NCT ID | NCT06988215 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital |
| Condition | Stroke |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 36 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-10-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 36 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-04 with a primary completion date of 2025-10-10.
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Brief Summary
This randomized controlled single-blind study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiology taping combined with resistance exercises on suprahyoid muscle thickness and swallowing function in patients with stroke-related dysphagia. A total of 36 participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group receiving real kinesiology taping and a control group receiving placebo taping, both combined with standardized swallowing exercises for 6 weeks. Outcome measures include ultrasonographic evaluation of oropharyngeal muscles (geniohyoid, mylohyoid, anterior digastric, and tongue muscles), swallowing function assessed by the Volume-Viscosity Swallow Test, EAT-10, T-SWAL-QOL, Dysphagia Handicap Index, FOIS, and Functional Ambulation Level. This study will contribute to determining effective rehabilitation methods for improving safe swallowing in post-stroke patients.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 50 and 80 years * Diagnosed with stroke * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score greater than 22 * Voluntary participation with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Open wounds or unresolved skin problems in the neck area * Known allergy to kinesiology tape or its components * Medically unstable conditions * Primary esophageal disorders (e.g., achalasia, upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction)
Contact & Investigator
Elif Büşra Demirel, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
SBÜ Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06988215 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Stroke. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06988215 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06988215 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at edemirel2014@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06988215 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06988215 clinical trial?
NCT06988215 is sponsored by Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. The principal investigator is Elif Büşra Demirel, MD at SBÜ Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 36 participants.
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