Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Conventional Therapy in Post-stroke Dysphagic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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• Conditions: Nervous System Diseases; Dysphagia After Brain Stroke; Cardiology

• Registration Number: PACTR201710002724163

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-10-26
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients¿ ages range from 45 to 70 years from both sexes.
2. Dysphagia following ischemic stroke
3-Acute dysphagia less than 1 month with medically stable condition confirmed by the neurologist.
4-Patients with sufficient cognitive abilities that enables them to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion Criteria

1. Hemorrhagic stroke patients.
2. Difficulty in swallowing prior to the incidence of neurological disorder
3.Uncooperative patients or cognitive impairment
4. Subjects with pacemakers, metal implants or orthotics, Skin breakdown around neck.
5. Seizure disorders
6. Pregnancy
7. Head and neck cancer.
8. Highly agitated patients or syncope

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified