Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Conventional Therapy in Post-stroke Dysphagic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201710002724163

Enrollment

Registered

2017-10-26

Start date

2017-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Nervous System Diseases Dysphagia After Brain Stroke Cardiology

Interventions

TENS

TENS+ Conventional Treatment

Conventional Treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients¿ ages range from 45 to 70 years from both sexes. 2. Dysphagia following ischemic stroke 3-Acute dysphagia less than 1 month with medically stable condition confirmed by the neurologist. 4-Patients with sufficient cognitive abilities that enables them to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Hemorrhagic stroke patients. 2. Difficulty in swallowing prior to the incidence of neurological disorder 3.Uncooperative patients or cognitive impairment 4. Subjects with pacemakers, metal implants or orthotics, Skin breakdown around neck. 5. Seizure disorders 6. Pregnancy 7. Head and neck cancer. 8. Highly agitated patients or syncope

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Swallowing Function	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Body Weight	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactTamer Emara

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine

ramimaged@gmail.com+20 106 118 6654

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026