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Simple Swallowing Training Program on Older Individuals in the Community
Sponsor: Zeng Changhao
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the effects of a simple swallowing training program on the swallowing function, airway protection, nutritional risk, daily choking, quality of life, and mental health of elderly individuals with mild swallowing difficulties residing in the community. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the simple swallowing training program significantly improve participants' swallowing function and safety, as well as their quality of life? Additionally, can daily choking incidents be improved?
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Explore the Long-term Effects of a Simple Swallowing Training Program on Older Individuals in the Community
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
474
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-01-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Simple swallowing training program
The Simple swallowing training program included warm-up and another 11 sections, including Warm-up for 3 min, Neck Activation for 1 min, Nod for 1 min, Lip Closure for 1 min, Cheek Puffing for 1 min, Breathing Exercise for 1 min, Voice Training for 2 min, Swallowing Exercise for 2-3 min, Neck Massage for 1 min, Acupressure for 2 min, Facial Massage for 3 min and Tongue Exercise for 1 min.
Active non-swallowing training
A set of light physical activities that will not affect swallowing function, lasting approximately 15 minutes, similar to the simple swallowing training program and requiring no equipment.
Locations (2)
Gaoxin Qu
Suzhou, China
Huiji Jinshui Gaoxin Erqi Qu
Zhenzhou, China