Phase 2 Stroke Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People between 50 and 90 years old
• People who have had a stroke confirmed by a neurologist or doctor, at least 3 months after the stroke occurred, or people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at a moderate to more advanced stage (Hoehn and Yahr Stages II–IV)
• People whose memory and thinking abilities fall in the normal to mild range, as measured by a standard screening test (called the MoCA) done at the trial site
• People confirmed to have swallowing difficulties affecting the throat area, as assessed by a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) during an eligibility assessment
• People who are able to perform the required swallowing exercises accurately enough, as assessed by a qualified SLP during an eligibility assessment
• People who are able to use the trial's device (called the i-Phagia system) on their own or with help from a caregiver, after a training session, as assessed by a qualified SLP

Who may not be able to join:

• People with a known allergy to barium, or a known or suspected blockage or perforation in the digestive tract
• People who have had pneumonia in the past 6 months
• People who have had surgery, radiation treatment, or significant injury to the head or neck
• People whose memory and thinking abilities fall in the moderate-to-severe impairment range on the MoCA screening test
• People with other neurological or neuromuscular conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, a brain tumour, or myositis
• People who show difficulty following instructions due to neuropsychological issues identified during the in-house screening
• People who are currently receiving swallowing or speech therapy
• People with facial hair under the chin who are not willing to shave it
• People with known allergies to Ten20® Conductive Paste (a paste used to help sensors stick to and read signals from the skin) or to the sensor materials (gold or acrylic) that contact the skin
• People who are found not to have swallowing difficulties in the throat area, as assessed by a qualified SLP
• People who are unable to perform the required exercises accurately after up to 12 practice attempts, as assessed by a qualified SLP
• People who are unable to use the i-Phagia device accurately after training, as assessed by a qualified SLP
• People who are unable to swallow at least one food or liquid consistency safely without inhaling it into the airway, as assessed by a qualified SLP

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.