Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged between 65 and 90 years old.
- People who were diagnosed with a stroke (either a blocked blood vessel or a bleed in the brain) more than 6 months before joining the trial.
- People who are currently receiving home care services through one of the participating home care agencies.
- People who are able to follow instructions and take part in swallowing exercises.
- People who score at or above a certain level on a standard memory and thinking test (called the MMSE), with some allowance made depending on education level.
- People who have passed the second stage of a specific three-step swallowing screening test.
- People who have swallowing difficulties as a result of their stroke.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have had head or neck cancer, or radiation treatment to the head or neck area.
- People who have had surgery on the cervical spine (neck bones) or have had a tracheostomy (a surgical opening in the throat for breathing).
- People who have a serious neurological or neuromuscular condition that affects their ability to swallow.
- People who have serious or unstable health conditions at the time of the trial.
- People who are currently taking medications that significantly affect swallowing ability or muscle tone.
- People who would not be able to complete the full program of activities or follow-up appointments.
- People who are receiving all their nutrition through a feeding tube and are unable to eat or drink by mouth.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) Total Score
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 13 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.