Impact of Neck and Facial Exercises on Swallowing Function in Elderly Individuals

NCT06301594 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Dys-prevent
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 300
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.

Conditions

Dysphagia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire

  The Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is a validated tool used to assess the impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. It is a 44-item questionnaire designed to measure the physical, emotional, and social domains of swallowing-related quality of life.The higher final scores indicate the better life quality. The total score will be converted into a standard percentage

  day 1 and day 21

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Eating Assessment Tool-10

  day 1 and day 21

• Time consumed in eating

  day 1 and day 21

• Standardized Swallowing Assessment

  day 1 and day 21

• Water Swallow Test

  day 1 and day 21

Study Arms (1)

the observation group

EXPERIMENTAL

The observation group is the only group of the participants.The elderly individuals will be arranged to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) duration of systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays, two sessions per day, each lasting 15-30 minutes. Each training session will be conducted approximately one hour prior to meals. Apart from this,we require participants to only engage in daily activities and avoid strenuous and dangerous behaviors

Behavioral: Systematic simple swallowing training

Interventions

Systematic simple swallowing training BEHAVIORAL

Systematic simple swallowing training includes the following: Warm-up: including joint activities, chest expansion exercise, etc., totally 5 minutes. Cognitive swallowing training: play video of food programs for five minutes. Lip training: Bounce the upper and lower lips to make a "bo" sound. 30-60 seconds. Tongue training: Do the upper, lower, left, and right four-directional movements of the tongue muscle. 30-60 seconds. Mandibular training: slowly open r mouth to the maximum, then slowly close it. 30-60 seconds. Soft palate training: Make the sounds of g, k, and h for 1-2 minutes. Cheek puffing training: Close lips tightly and puff cheeks. 30-60 seconds. Swallowing training: We require the elderly to swallow small amounts of water intermittently and forcefully for 2-5 times. Completing the above content in succession is called a round, and each training session includes 2-3 rounds. 2 sessions a day. Five days a week

the observation group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Age over 60 years old.
• No hospitalization within the past six months.
• With clear consciousness and able to cooperate with questionnaires and training.
• The elderly people who voluntarily participate and agree to adhere until the end of the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.
• Physical disability.
• Difficulty in mobility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muhammad: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Pharyngeal Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

Study Officials

• Nieto Luis, Master

  Site Coordinator of United Medical Group

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Lavie Ce, Master

CONTACT

15333828388; zenghongjixx@qq.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2024
• First Posted: March 8, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2024
• Study Completion: March 1, 2024
• Last Updated: March 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share