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Pilot Study of Efficacy of Mechanical Insufflation Exsufflation in Stroke

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dysphagia
Stroke
Interventions
Device: Mechanical Insufflation Exsufflation
Registration Number
NCT02080806
Lead Sponsor
The Catholic University of Korea
Brief Summary

Stroke patients with dysphagia have restrictive lung dysfunction and impaired cough response. This pilot study was performed to determine if Mechanical Insufflation Exsufflation (MIE) therapy can help recover impaired cough function.

Detailed Description

Mechanical Insufflation- Exsufflation (MI-E) is an assisted coughing machine that has been proven to be very effective in preventing the deterioration of pulmonary function in patients with degenerative neuromuscular disorders. Impaired airway clearance in stroke patients is associated with increased incidence of aspiration pneumonia.

In this pilot study the investigators attempt to assess the efficacy of MI-E as part of a protocol for patients with dysphagia with impaired cough response.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mechanical insufflation exsufflationMechanical Insufflation ExsufflationApplication of cough assist machine as part of the regular physiotherapy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Coughing force as assessed by peak cough flow meterbaseline, 2 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cough force during reflexive cough testbaseline, 2 weeks
Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressurebaseline- 2 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bucheon St Mary's Hospital

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Bucheon, Korea, Republic of

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