The Impact of Myofascial Release Therapy on Dysphagia in Post-stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Dysphagia
- Sponsor
- Copka Sonpashan
- Enrollment
- 80
- Primary Endpoint
- Penetration-Aspiration Scale
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Copka Sonpashan
The Research Director
Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •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.
Exclusion Criteria
- •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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Penetration-Aspiration Scale
Time Frame: day 1 and day 15
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 Outcomes
- Functional Oral Intake Scale(day 1 and day 15)
- Patient health questionnaire-9(day 1 and day 15)
- Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire(day 1 and day 15)