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Treating Swallowing Difficulties After a Stroke with Medium-Frequency Electrical Stimulation

The Efficacy of Pulsed Interferential Current Stimulation for Dysphagia Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600118001
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-30
Start date
2026-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Post-stroke Dysphagia?

Interventions

Control group:A model of pharyngeal stimulation training using a large cotton swab dipped in ice water based on conventional drug treatment.
Experimental group:Combined conventional drug therapy with medium-frequency computerized electrical stimulation based on pulsed current

Sponsors

Liuzhou Worker's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All patients have varying degrees of swallowing disorders, specifically manifested as food easily getting stuck, difficulty chewing, and coughing when drinking water; 2. All patients are conscious, with normal vital signs and no pulmonary infections; 3. Patients have no mental or intellectual disabilities and can understand instructions given by medical personnel; 4. Patients and their families agree to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The patient's organ functions have all shown varying degrees of failure; 2. The patient's condition is relatively serious, or the family does not agree to participate in this study; 3. Patients who stop mid-frequency EEG stimulation treatment or are unable to tolerate the treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical Response Rate of Swallowing Function;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXueyun Huang

Liuzhou Worker's Hospital

806170462@qq.com+86 772 381 5420

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026