Status:

COMPLETED

Innovative Treatments for Neurogenic Dysphagia

Lead Sponsor:

IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation

Collaborating Sponsors:

ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo

L. Sacco Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Milano, Italy

Conditions:

Stroke, Complication

Parkinson's Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate different non-invasive and neuromuscular stimulation treatments for neurogenic dysphagia in post-stroke and Parkinson's disease patients. The study is divided into three su...

Detailed Description

Neurogenic dysphagia, commonly seen in post-stroke and Parkinson's disease patients, significantly impacts quality of life. Despite emerging treatments, there remains a lack of consensus on the best a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18-85 years
  • Diagnosis of post-stroke or Parkinson's disease-related dysphagia
  • Dysphagia duration ≥ 2 weeks for post-stroke patients and ≥ 6 months for Parkinson's disease patients
  • Ability to undergo rehabilitation therapy
  • Written informed consent obtained

Exclusion

  • Severe dysphagia requiring Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding for more than 1 year
  • Non-neurogenic causes of dysphagia
  • Contraindications to tDCS or NMES
  • Cognitive impairment affecting compliance with treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 15 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07152899

Start Date

June 15 2021

End Date

May 15 2025

Last Update

September 3 2025

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Translational Neurophysiology

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