post-stroke dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Disease duration =1 year meeting the diagnostic criteria for stroke and dysphagia. 2) Aged 40-85 years with no gender restrictions. 3) Willingness of both patients and their legal guardians to participate with signed informed consent and compliance with treatment protocols.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Pre-existing dysphagia prior to this episode or dysphagia caused by other neurological disorders (e.g. motor neuron disease myasthenia gravis) or organic lesions (e.g. esophageal tumor).2) History of epilepsy or family history of epilepsy. 3)Severe cardiopulmonary or other organ dysfunction or critically ill patients unable to cooperate with rehabilitation therapy. 4)Patients with psychiatric disorders or severe cognitive impairment who cannot cooperate with treatment. 5)Patients with severe hearing impairment.6)Presence of metallic foreign bodies or implanted electronic devices in the neck. 7)History of head or neck trauma local skin infection or dermatological conditions at acupuncture points. 8)Allergy to contrast agents.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kubota Water Swallowing Test (KWST); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nutritional Indicators;Gugging Swallowing Screen;Ultrasonographic Assessment of the Geniohyoid Muscle;Functional Oral Intake Scale;Mini-mental state examination;Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Huadong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University