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Age: 18Years +
All Genders
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Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention Using Rehabilitation and a Personalized Nutrition Plan to Improve Dysphagia Recovery in Stroke Patients
Led by University of Cadiz · Updated on 2026-02-03
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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University of Cadiz
Lead Sponsor
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Andalusian Health Service
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate whether adding a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to usual care can improve swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, in patients who have had a stroke. Dysphagia after stroke is common and can lead to serious problems like malnutrition, pneumonia, and reduced quality of life. The study is focused on whether using a smartphone or tablet app alongside standard treatment helps patients recover better compared to standard care alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will use the mHealth app called "DegluApp," which offers personalized nutrition plans, rehabilitation exercises, information, and games to support recovery. The other group will receive conventional care as per healthcare protocols without the app. The study will assess the effects of these approaches over time. Participants will be evaluated at the start and again at 3, 6, and 9 months. Researchers will measure swallowing improvement, including the type of food texture and volume tolerated, as well as perceived quality of life, nutritional status, body measurements, muscle strength, and caregiver burden. Safety and adherence will be monitored, and the total participation spans up to nine months.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention, Based on Rehabilitation and a Personalised Nutrition Plan, in the Recovery and Improvement of Dysphagia in Patients Diagnosed With Stroke
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with any degree of swallowing difficulty (oropharyngeal dysphagia) following a stroke
You will not qualify if you...
- Hospitalized with any visual barrier
- Receiving terminal palliative care
- In the final days of life phase
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Language barrier preventing use of the mobile app
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 9 months
Participants use the mHealth mobile application "DegluApp" which provides personalized rehabilitation exercises and nutrition plans to improve swallowing difficulties following a stroke. Participants in the control group receive conventional care according to healthcare center protocols.
Visits at Day 1, 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Nursing. Punta Europa University Hospital
Algeciras, Cadiz, Spain, 11207
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Research Team
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Eduardo Sánchez-Sánchez, Ph.D.
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Antonio-Jesús Marín-Paz, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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