Examination of the Efficacy of Ice Massage with an Acid Taste to Patients with an Absent Swallowing Reflex

Examination of the Efficacy of Ice Massage with an Acid Taste to Patients with an Absent Swallowing Reflex - Examination of the Efficacy of Ice Massage with an Acid Taste to Patients with an Absent Swallowing Reflex

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000041057

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-09-01

Start date

2020-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Deglutition disorder

Interventions

(1) An ice swab impregnated with an 8% solution of tartaric acid in sterile distilled water is created. (2) To deglutition disorder patients whose approvals were obtained after explaining the meanin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women over the age of 20 with an exhibited swallowing reflex of mild severity on a swallowing video endoscopy. Medical history and complications are not considered.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Cases with difficulty in communication due to dementia, impaired consciousness, etc. Cases with past surgical treatment for the tongue, palate, or pharynx Cases with a normal swallowing reflex Cases with taste disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The threshold value of a swallowing reflex	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactHirofumi Sei

Ehime University Hospital Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery

hirofumisei@gmail.com0899605366

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026