NCT02322411.
Trial name or title | Effects of device‐facilitated isometric progressive resistance oropharyngeal (I‐PRO) therapy on dysphagia related outcomes in patients post‐stroke |
Methods | Randomised controlled pilot study |
Participants | 30 ischaemic stroke patients within 6 months of acute stroke diagnosis |
Interventions | Group 1: 12 weeks of Isometric Progressive Resistance Oropharyngeal Therapy plus compensatory treatment Group 2: compensatory treatment only |
Outcomes | Change in maximum isometric tongue pressures; bolus flow durational measures; swallowing‐related pressures; swallowing quality of life ‐ SWAL‐QOL; functional oral intake scale; pneumonia diagnoses; hospital admissions |
Starting date | 2014 |
Contact information | Nicole Pulia; nicolepulia@gmail.com |
Notes | Sponsors and collaborators: University of Wisconsin, Madison |