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Traumatic Brain InjuryNCT06328309

Impact of v Release on Dysphagia in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

A study testing Rehabilitation treatment and Myofascial Release Therapy in people with Traumatic Brain Injury, run by Copka Sonpashan.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Traumatic Brain injured Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is: Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Traumatic Brain injured Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Traumatic Brain Injury
What is being tested?
Rehabilitation treatment and Myofascial Release Therapy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Mar 2024to Dec 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • age ≥ 18 years, meeting the diagnosis of severe Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • presence of no contraindication for enteral nutrition;
  • with stable vital signs and no severe liver or kidney dysfunction, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or multiple complications;

Who cannot join

  • complicated with other neurological diseases;
  • damaged mucosa or incomplete structure in nasopharynx;
  • tracheostomy tube plugged;
  • unfeasible to Myofascial Release;
  • simultaneously suffering from liver, kidney failure, tumors, or hematological diseases.

About this study

Official title: Impact of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized Controlled Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Traumatic Brain injured Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is:

  • Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Traumatic Brain injured Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Myofascial Release Therapy. The study lasts 21 days for each patient. Researchers will compare the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Swallowing Quality of Life to see if the Myofascial Release Therapy can help improve the situation.
Read the 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 Clinical Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy in Dysphagic Traumatic Brain injured Survivors. The main question it aims to answer is:

  • Can Myofascial Release Therapy improve swallowing function in Traumatic Brain injured Survivors? Patients will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Myofascial Release Therapy. The study lasts 21 days for each patient. Researchers will compare the Functional Oral Intake Scale, Penetration-Aspiration Scale, Swallowing Quality of Life to see if the Myofascial Release Therapy can help improve the situation.
Being tested
Rehabilitation treatment, Myofascial Release Therapy
Medical subject headings
Brain Injuries, Traumatic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Rehabilitation treatmentBehavioural

    This group is given rehabilitation treatment. The main intervention measures included: 1) non-invasive ventilator treatment, generally at least once every night and typically not exceeding continuous daily usage.; 2) attention to feeding and sleeping positions, with a recommended sleeping position of lateral recumbent and the head of the bed raised by 20-30°; 3) swallowing function training, such as tongue muscle stretching training, assisted anterior jaw protrusion training, lemon ice stimulation to the soft palate, pharyngeal wall, etc., generally 5 days per week, twice per day, 5-20 minutes each time; 4) pulmonary ultrashort wave therapy, generally at least 2-3 times a week, and not more than once a day; 5) physical therapy, such as intensive training for gross motor functions including lifting the head, turning over, sitting, crawling, standing, etc., generally 3-5 days per week, 1-2 times per day, 5-20 min each time.

  • Myofascial Release TherapyBehavioural

    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.

Study groups in NCT06328309
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Rehabilitation treatment+Myofascial Release TherapyExperimentalStudy lasts 21 days for each patient. All patients are given rehabilitation treatment.The experimental group was given the Myofascial Release Therapy, five days a week, once a day, for 30-60 minutes each time.
Receives: Behavioral: Rehabilitation treatment; Behavioral: Myofascial Release Therapy
Rehabilitation treatmentActive comparatorStudy lasts 21 days for each patient. All patients are given rehabilitation treatment, five days a week, once a day, for 30-60 minutes each time.
Receives: Behavioral: Rehabilitation treatment

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Penetration-Aspiration Scale

    Penetration-Aspiration Scale was used to assess dysphagia under Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, primarily evaluating the extent to which fluid food entered the airway and caused penetration or aspiration during the swallowing process. The scores ranged 1 point to 8 points. As the level increased, the severity of dysphagia also increased.

    Measured: day 1 and day 21

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire

    Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life, which consists of 44 items and divided into 11 main domains, including: overall satisfaction, understanding, diet, hydration, communication, respiratory issues, postoperative recovery, social impact, mental health, saliva control, and appearance. The maximum rough score was 220 points, which was converted into a standard percentage system in our study. As the scores increased, the quality of life was better.

    Measured: day 1 and day 21

  2. Patient health questionnaire-9

    The depression of the patients was evaluated with the patient health questionnaire-9. The scores ranged 0-27. As the scores increased, the severity of depression also increased.

    Measured: day 1 and day 21

  3. 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.

    Measured: day 1 and day 21

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Mar 2024
  2. Study startMar 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionDec 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2024 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06328309
Sponsor's protocol ID
Myofascial Traumatic Brain
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
10 Mar 2024
Last updated
25 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Rehabilitation treatment and Myofascial Release Therapy in people with Traumatic Brain Injury, run by Copka Sonpashan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Penetration-Aspiration Scale (time frame: day 1 and day 21). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Mar 2024.

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