Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community
- Conditions
- Dysphagia
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Myofascial Release Training
- Registration Number
- NCT06256874
- Lead Sponsor
- Zeng Changhao
- Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address the effects of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.
- 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 the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address the effects of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 300
- Age over 60 years old.
- No hospitalization within the past six months.
- With clear consciousness and able to cooperate with questionnaires and training.
- The elderly people who voluntarily participate and agree to adhere until the end of the study.
- Dysphagia
- Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.
- Physical disability.
- Difficulty in mobility.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description the observation group Myofascial Release Training The observation group is the only group of the participants.The elderly individuals will be arranged to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) duration of Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays, two sessions per day, each lasting 15-30 minutes. Each training session will be conducted approximately one hour prior to meals. Apart from this,we require participants to only engage in daily activities and avoid strenuous and dangerous behaviors
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire day 1 and day 21 The Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is a validated tool used to assess the impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. It is a 44-item questionnaire designed to measure the physical, emotional, and social domains of swallowing-related quality of life.The higher final scores indicate the better life quality. The total score will be converted into a standard percentage
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Water Swallow Test day 1 and day 21 The Water Swallow Test was recruited to assess swallowing function in patients at admission. Specifically, patients were instructed to sit and drink 30 ml of warm water. A 5-point scoring system is used as follows:
1. Point: Successful swallowing of water within 5 seconds without coughing.
2. Points: Able to swallow the water once but taking more than 5 seconds or swallowing in two or more attempts without coughing.
3. Points: Able to swallow the water once with coughing.
4. Points: Able to swallow the water in two or more attempts with coughing.
5. Points: Unable to swallow all of the water, frequent coughing. The higher points indicate the worse swallowing functionFunctional 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.
Time consumed in eating day 1 and day 21 We require participants to eat a lunch according to their daily intake and habits, and count the time consumed
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Gaoxiong Rehabilitation Hospital
🇨🇳Xinzhu, Taiwan
Hsinchu Rehabilitation Hospital
🇨🇳Xinzhu, Taiwan