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A clinical study to assess the efficacy of Chin-tuck exercise in patients having difficulty in swallowing among stroke patients taking treatment from Neurosciences center, AIIMS, New Delhi

A Randomised Controlled trial to assess the efficacy of Chin-tuck maneuver(CTM) on Neurogenic Dysphagia among stroke patients attending Neurosciences center, AIIMS, New Delhi - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/03/064060
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-03-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I698- Sequelae of other cerebrovasculardiseases

Interventions

Intervention1: Chin-tuck maneuver: Total duration of the intervention will be 4 weeks Chin Tuck maneuver Seated upright in a chair. A rubber ball with a 12cm diameter is placed between the chin and

Sponsors

AIIMS, New Delhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients admitted with stroke have mild to moderate neurogenic dysphagia as assessed by the GUSS score. Patients having nasogastric (NG) tube. Patients are able to communicate properly. Patients who are cooperative and obey commands. Patients who are willing to participate in the study. Patients are having the smartphone.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients admitted with stroke have severe neurogenic dysphagia as assessed by the GUSS score. Patients with ET intubation. Patients who had undergone tracheostomy. Patients who are unconscious Patient who has neck or shoulder pain & has limited neck movement. Patient who has disc and cervical spine pain, cervical spine orthosis. Patients with severe dementia or other cognitive impairments, as well as individuals receiving palliative care.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Swallowing ability score as assessed by change in mean FOIS (Functional Oral intake scale) scoreTimepoint: At baseline, week-1, week-2, week-3, week-4

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in GUSS scoreTimepoint: At baseline, week-4;Percentage of NG tube removalTimepoint: At baseline, week-1, week-2, week-3, week-4

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMs Komal

AIIMS, New Delhi

vishnuvy16@aiims.edu9855480361

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026