High Intensity Dysphagia Rehab for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Part of paid clinical trials in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Study ID
NCT05970406
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Dysphagia Following Cerebrovascular Accident

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 99 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • high intensity dysphagia therapy — OTHER
    Intensive swallowing interventions with Speech Language Pathologists to begin within 24 hours of video swallow study results. Daily treatment will include two 30-minute sessions, 5-6 days a week which will include the evidence-based dysphagia exercises focusing on tongue resistance, head lift/chin tuck against resistance and expiratory muscle strength training tasks

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to determine a standardized protocol for swallowing therapy and this protocol's effects on recovery after a stroke

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 30, 2023
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Active Participants in high intensity dysphagia therapy
    Participants with acute dysphagia who will receive high intensity dysphagia therapy during stay in inpatient rehab facility

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of participants with improved swallowing as assessed by the improved Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS) [ Time Frame: up to 6 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterBaltimoreMaryland21224-

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