Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community

Dysphagia Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community: A Preliminary Self-control Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06256874
• Other study ID #: Jinmo-old
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 29, 2024
• Est. completion date: March 2024

Study information

• Verified date: March 2024
• Source: People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University
• Contact: Hongji Zeng, Master
• Phone: 17695841016
• Email: 535226944[@]qq.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 300
• Est. completion date: March 2024
• Est. primary completion date: March 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 60 Years and older

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Deglutition Disorders
• Dysphagia

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Myofascial Release Training
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. Myofascial release therapy is commonly used to treat muscle spasms, chronic pain, skeletal and joint issues, among others.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	Gaoxiong Rehabilitation Hospital	Xinzhu
Taiwan	Hsinchu Rehabilitation Hospital	Xinzhu

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Zeng Changhao

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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	Water Swallow Test	The Water Swallow Test was recruited to assess swallowing function in patients at admission. Specifically, patients were instructed to sit and drink 30 ml of warm water. A 5-point scoring system is used as follows: Point: Successful swallowing of water within 5 seconds without coughing.; Points: Able to swallow the water once but taking more than 5 seconds or swallowing in two or more attempts without coughing.; Points: Able to swallow the water once with coughing.; Points: Able to swallow the water in two or more attempts with coughing.; Points: Unable to swallow all of the water, frequent coughing. The higher points indicate the worse swallowing function	day 1 and day 21
Secondary	Time consumed in eating	We require participants to eat a lunch according to their daily intake and habits, and count the time consumed	day 1 and day 21
Secondary	Functional Oral Intake Scale	During Dysphagia-Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment, evaluators engage in communication with the patient, conduct observations, and make records to assess the patient's oral intake ability. The Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment form includes seven levels of scoring, ranging from level 1 to level 7, indicating a progressive improvement in the patient's oral intake ability. In general, the result below level 6 indicates unsafe for oral intake while level 6 and above indicates that eating via mouth can be safely conducted.	day 1 and day 21