Post-stroke dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group:Accurate positioning is performed in the concha region, typically approximately 1 cm above the auricle.
Stimulation parameters: Stimulation frequency 25Hz, pulse width 500µs, on-tim
Control group:Target Location: Stimulation is applied to the earlobe region to elicit sensation in the subject while avoiding stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. Stimulation parame
Sponsors
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Stroke diagnostic criteria: Diagnosis conforms to the 2023 edition of the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases, with CT or MRI confirming cerebral infarction or hemorrhage, and the patient experiencing a first-time stroke; 2. Dysphagia diagnostic criteria: Swallowing Screening Scale (EAT-10) score >=3, indicating post-stroke swallowing dysfunction; 3. Disease duration >2 weeks and <=6 months, with stable condition; 4. Primary school education or higher, capable of cooperating with various examinations and rehabilitation training; 5. Patient and family members are informed about the treatment procedures in this study, voluntarily participate, and sign an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of dysphagia caused by other neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, dementia, motor neuron disease) in addition to stroke; 2. Post-craniotomy or cranial defect; 3. Patients with severe respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; 4. Presence of metallic implants or cardiac pacemakers;) 5. Severe underlying conditions, such as uncontrolled hypertension; 6) Severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulties.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rosenbek Leakage and False Suction Meter Score;Functional Oral Intake Scale Score;Functional Near-Infrared Spectral Imaging Results; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CURB-65 Score;Nutrition Risk Screening 2002; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLiao Weijing
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Outcome results
None listed