Swallow Training With Biofeedback in Acute Post Stroke Dysphagia (ssSIP)
Dysphagia, Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dysphagia focused on measuring Biofeedback, Rehabilitation, Surface Electromyography
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults over 18 Clinical diagnosis of stroke >1 week and < 8 weeks post stroke New moderate to severe dysphagia (DSRS ≥4) with a score of at least 1 on the fluid sub-section Not rapidly improving dysphagia (2 clinical SLT assessments over a week showing minimal change in DSRS) Pass an eligibility screen - sufficient visual, cognitive and communication skills to participate in the intervention Exclusion Criteria: Medically unwell, GCS <10, on >4L oxygen, poor prognosis, EOLC Previous dysphagia Degenerative neurological condition Severe visual impairment Severe cognitive & communication impairment Patient likely to be repatriated to or rehabilitated at another organisation with 10 days Participation in another trial aimed at improving dysphagia Unwilling to remove beard/hair from under chin
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Standard dose
High dose
Usual care
1 x 35 minute therapy session of Swallow Strength and Skill training per day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks. 10 sessions in total. Plus usual care
2 x 35 minute therapy therapy sessions of Swallow Strength and Skill training, per day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks. 20 sessions in total. Plus usual care
Usual care