Investigation of the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Techniques on Suprahyoid Muscles and Swallowing Function in Acute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of sensory, motor, and modified combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocols on swallowing function in patients with acute stroke-related dysphagia. The study compares traditional swallowing rehabilitation alone with three NMES-assisted intervention protocols to determine their impact on swallowing safety, efficiency, and rehabilitation outcomes. Ultrasonographic assessment of hyoid-laryngeal motion will be used as the primary instrumental outcome.

NCT Number	NCT07445204
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul Arel University Collaborators: Istinye University, Hacettepe University
Conditions	Dysphagia, Stroke, Hemiparesis
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-06-01
Primary Completion	2026-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-03