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Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation for Frail Elders with Dysphagia

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllHvidovre University Hospital
NCT05935618 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this proof-of-concept study is to assess the potential of a newly developed intervention with combined skill- and strength-based principles for maximizing swallowing-related outcomes and prevent further weakening of the swallowing muscles in older people with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The main questions to be answered are: 1. Does the intervention produce clinically significant improvement in ingestive skills during meals in older individuals with dysphagia? 2. Does the intervention produce clinically significant improvements in tongue strength and orofacial function in older persons with dysphagia? 3. Does the intervention produce clinically significant improvements in nutritional status and quality of life in older individuals with dysphagia? 4. Is there an association between perceived autonomy support and intervention engagement when older individuals with dysp

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * A score of 5-18 on the Gugging Swallowing Screen. * Speaks and understands Danish. * Are able to cooperate in the intervention and give written informed consent; i.e. is oriented in time, place and own data, and able to perform four simple oral motor movements on request. * Has given written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Esophageal dysphagia. * Progressive neurologenic dysphagia. * Psychiatric illness. * Delirious. * Infections that requires isolation. * Need for palliative care.
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What it tests

  • ACT-ING program ( Activity-based skill- and strength training to improve ingestion)
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Where

1 site
Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager and Hvidovre
Hvidovre, Denmark
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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