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Effects of CTAR and a Swallowing Pressure Ball in Older Stroke Adults
Sponsor: Chimei Medical Center
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of resistance swallowing rehabilitation using Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercises combined with an innovative swallowing pressure ball in improving swallowing function and swallowing-related quality of life among home-based older stroke patients with dysphagia. Participants will receive a 12-week swallowing rehabilitation program conducted in the home-care setting. Outcome measures include swallowing function assessments, swallowing-related quality of life, and rehabilitation adherence. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to explore the feasibility and clinical benefits of resistance-based swallowing rehabilitation in community and home-care environments.
Official title: Effectiveness of Combining Chin Tuck Against Resistance Swallowing Training and an Innovative Swallowing Pressure Measurement Ball on the Swallowing Function and Quality of Life in Home-Based Older Adults With Stroke
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
132
Start Date
2026-03-18
Completion Date
2027-02-28
Last Updated
2026-06-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Innovative Swallowing Pressure Measurement Ball Combined With CTAR Training
Participants receive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) swallowing training combined with an innovative swallowing pressure measurement ball intervention twice daily for 12 weeks.
Conventional Swallowing Rehabilitation
Participants receive conventional swallowing rehabilitation including tongue resistance exercise and oral motor control training.
Locations (1)
ChiMei Medical Center
Tainan, Tainan City, Taiwan