Clinical trial NCT06256874: Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community
Official title: Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community: A Preliminary Self-control Study
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Dysphagia
Lead sponsor: People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-02-13
Enrollment: 300
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 60
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose: PREVENTION

Brief summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address the effects of Myofascial Release 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) Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.

Detailed description: Myofascial release, also known as fascial release or fascial manipulation, is a physical therapy used to treat muscle and fascial tissue tension or pain. It involves applying appropriate pressure and stretching to release tight fascia and soft tissues, improving blood circulation, alleviating pain, and promoting rehabilitation.

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address the effects of Myofascial Release 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) Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* 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.
* Dysphagia

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Primary outcomes:
measure: Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
timeFrame: day 1 and day 21
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Water Swallow Test
timeFrame: day 1 and day 21
measure: Time consumed in eating
timeFrame: day 1 and day 21
measure: Functional Oral Intake Scale
timeFrame: day 1 and day 21
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Xinzhu
country: Taiwan
facility: Gaoxiong Rehabilitation Hospital
city: Xinzhu
country: Taiwan
facility: Hsinchu Rehabilitation Hospital
Study officials:
affiliation: Site Coordinator of United Medical Group located in Miami
name: Nieto Luis, Master
role: STUDY_CHAIR
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