The Impact of Diaphragm Training on Dysphagia in Elderly Nursing Home Residents

NCT06393283 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: GejiYanglaoyuan
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 200
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the Diaphragm Training on swallowing function in Elderly Nursing Home Residents (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address: the effects of Diaphragm Training on swallowing function and quality of life in Elderly Nursing Home Residents. All participants are divided into 2 groups. The intervention group is required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Diaphragm Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 30 minutes each.

Conditions

Dysphagia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Gugging Swallowing Screen

  The Gugging Swallowing Screen is used to assess dysphagia. The Screen consists of 10 items covering various aspects of swallowing, including oral and pharyngeal muscle function, oral sensation, tongue coordination, and more. The total scores range from 1 to 20, with lower scores indicating more severe dysphagia.

  day 1 and day 21

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Time consumed in eating

  day 1 and day 21

• Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire

  day 1 and day 21

• Dysphagia Handicap Index

  day 1 and day 21

• Eating Assessment Tool-10

  day 1 and day 21

Study Arms (2)

the intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Diaphragm Training will be given twice a day and 30min per time.

Behavioral: Diaphragm Training

the blank group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention will be applied.

Interventions

Diaphragm Training BEHAVIORAL

Diaphragm training includes both active and passive methods. Passive training involves placing weights on the participant's abdomen to provide resistance during breathing. Active training involves instructing participants to practice diaphragmatic breathing techniques.

the intervention 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.
• early dysphagia caused by sarcopenia.

You may not qualify if:

• Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.
• Physical disability.
• Difficulty in mobility.
• Simultaneously receiving other therapies that might influence this study.
• Individuals with a gastrostomy.
• Abnormalities of the oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal structures.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Copka Sonpashan: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Louis Wi

  Site Coordinator of United Medical Group

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Laviena Ce

CONTACT

15422548954; byyx0517@126.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 27, 2024
• First Posted: May 1, 2024
• Study Start: April 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2024
• Last Updated: May 1, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04