An Evaluation of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Treatment Strategies for CVA patients with Dysphagia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN36705800

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2005-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Stroke patients presenting with dysphagia Signs and Symptoms Dysphagia

Interventions

Thickened fluids vs swallowing / postural modifications

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients admitted to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals with a diagnosis of stroke who are referred to Speech & Language Therapy Dept with a diagnosis of dysphagia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Added May 2008: Adults presenting with moderate or severe dysphasia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Added May 2008: 1. Number and frequency of chest infections 2. Episodes of dehydration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Added May 2008: Patient and carer compliance with interventions	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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