Clinical Trial

Effect of Kinesiology Taping and Swallowing Exercises on Suprahyoid Muscle Thickness and Swallowing Function in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia

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This record was last updated May 30, 2025 (before its estimated October 10, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized controlled single-blind study aims to investigate the effect of kinesiology taping combined with resistance exercises on suprahyoid muscle thickness and swallowing function in patients with stroke-related dysphagia. A total of 36 participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group receiving real kinesiology taping and a control group receiving placebo taping, both combined with standardized swallowing exercises for 6 weeks. Outcome measures include ultrasonographic evaluation of oropharyngeal muscles (geniohyoid, mylohyoid, anterior digastric, and tongue muscles), swallowing function assessed by the Volume-Viscosity Swallow Test, EAT-10, T-SWAL-QOL, Dysphagia Handicap Index, FOIS, and Functional Ambulation Level. This study will contribute to determining effective rehabilitation methods for improving safe swallowing in post-stroke patients.
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Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06988215
Lead Sponsor Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Conditions Stroke, Dysphagia, Cerebrovascular Disorders
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2025-03-04
Primary Completion 2025-10-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-05-30