NCT00592761

Brief Summary

The primary goal of the investigation is to determine the effects of the Mendelsohn maneuver on the physiology of the swallow in individuals who have suffered a stroke and exhibit signs of pharyngeal dysphagia.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1 stroke

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2003

Longer than P75 for phase_1 stroke

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2003

Completed
4.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 27, 2007

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 14, 2008

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2008

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 20, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

March 20, 2018

Status Verified

February 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

5.2 years

First QC Date

December 27, 2007

Results QC Date

January 25, 2010

Last Update Submit

February 21, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Deglutition DisordersMendelsohn ManeuverSEMG

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Duration of Superior Hyolaryngeal Movement

    Change in duration of superior elevation of hyoid bone.

    baseline and six weeks

  • Change in Duration of Hyoid Maximum Anterior Excursion

    Change in the duration of maximum anterior movement of the hyoid bone during swallowing.

    Baseline and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Oral Intake Ability

    Baseline and 6 weeks

  • Change in Duration of Opening of Upper Esophageal Sphincter

    Baseline and 6 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Within subjects treatment, no-treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

Within subject, treatment and no-treatment periods. Each participant served as his/her own control in this AABB/BBAA alternating treatment conditions design. Results were also compared across groups (treatment v. no-treatment).

Behavioral: Mendelsohn Maneuver

Interventions

Mendelsohn Maneuver with Surface Electromyography

Within subjects treatment, no-treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Stroke (1-18 months post)
  • Pharyngeal Dysphagia

You may not qualify if:

  • Other neurologic or structural abnormality to oropharynx
  • History of dysphagia prior to latest stroke

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

UArkansas/UAMS Medical Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72035, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

StrokeDeglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesPharyngeal DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
Gary McCullough
Organization
UAMS Medical Center

Study Officials

  • Gary H McCullough, Ph.D.

    University of Arkansas

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 27, 2007

First Posted

January 14, 2008

Study Start

July 1, 2003

Primary Completion

September 1, 2008

Study Completion

September 1, 2008

Last Updated

March 20, 2018

Results First Posted

July 20, 2010

Record last verified: 2018-02

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