Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia in Stroke Survivors
- Conditions
- Dysphagia
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Rehabilitation treatmentBehavioral: Myofascial Release Therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT06256848
- Lead Sponsor
- Zeng Changhao
- Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Stroke Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is:
• Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Stroke Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Myofascial Release Therapy. The study lasts 21 days for each patient. Researchers will compare the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Swallowing Quality of Life to see if the Myofascial Release Therapy can help improve the situation.
- Detailed Description
Myofascial release, also known as fascial release or fascial manipulation, is a physical therapy used to treat muscle and fascial tissue tension or pain. It involves applying appropriate pressure and stretching to release tight fascia and soft tissues, improving blood circulation, alleviating pain, and promoting rehabilitation.
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Stroke Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is:
• Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Stroke Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Myofascial Release Therapy. The study lasts 21 days for each patient. Researchers will compare the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Swallowing Quality of Life to see if the Myofascial Release Therapy can help improve the situation.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
- age ≥ 18 years;
- meeting the diagnostic criteria of stroke;
- any degree of dysphagia at admission;
- steady vital signs, without severe cognitive impairment or sensory aphasia, able to cooperate with the assessment.
- transferred out within three weeks of hospitalization in the neurology department.
- complicated with other neurological diseases;
- damaged mucosa or incomplete structure in nasopharynx;
- tracheostomy tube plugged;
- unfeasible to Myofascial Release;
- simultaneously suffering from liver, kidney failure, tumors, or hematological diseases.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description rehabilitation treatment+ Myofascial Release group Rehabilitation treatment Study lasts 21 days for each patient. All patients are given rehabilitation treatment.The experimental group was given the Myofascial Release Therapy, five days a week, once a day, for 30-60 minutes each time. rehabilitation treatment group Rehabilitation treatment Study lasts 21 days for each patient. All patients are given rehabilitation treatment, five days a week, once a day, for 30-60 minutes each time. rehabilitation treatment+ Myofascial Release group Myofascial Release Therapy Study lasts 21 days for each patient. All patients are given rehabilitation treatment.The experimental group was given the Myofascial Release Therapy, five days a week, once a day, for 30-60 minutes each time.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Penetration-Aspiration Scale day 1 and day 21 Penetration-Aspiration Scale was used to assess dysphagia under Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, primarily evaluating the extent to which fluid food entered the airway and caused penetration or aspiration during the swallowing process. The scores ranged 1 point to 8 points. As the level increased, the severity of dysphagia also increased.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Patient health questionnaire-9 day 1 and day 21 The depression of the patients was evaluated with the patient health questionnaire-9. The scores ranged 0-27. As the scores increased, the severity of depression also increased.
Functional Oral Intake Scale day 1 and day 21 During Dysphagia-Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment, evaluators engage in communication with the patient, conduct observations, and make records to assess the patient's oral intake ability. The Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment form includes seven levels of scoring, ranging from level 1 to level 7, indicating a progressive improvement in the patient's oral intake ability. In general, the result below level 6 indicates unsafe for oral intake while level 6 and above indicates that eating via mouth can be safely conducted.
Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire day 1 and day 21 Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life, which consists of 44 items and divided into 11 main domains, including: overall satisfaction, understanding, diet, hydration, communication, respiratory issues, postoperative recovery, social impact, mental health, saliva control, and appearance. The maximum rough score was 220 points, which was converted into a standard percentage system in our study. As the scores increased, the quality of life was better.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ortigas Hospital
🇵🇭Basi, Philippines