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Stroke, IschemicNCT06818513

Effects of Gastrostomy and Oral Tube Feeding on Patients With Dysphagia After Stroke

A study testing routine rehabilitation therapy, Gastrostomy and Oral tube feeding in people with Stroke, Ischemic, run by Muhammad.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the differences in swallowing function, quality of life and nutritional status between ischemic stroke patients with dysphagia using Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube and Gastrostomy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Stroke, Ischemic
What is being tested?
routine rehabilitation therapy, Gastrostomy and Oral tube feeding
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Mar 2025to Mar 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 diagnostic criteria for ischemic stroke .
  • Dysphagia confirmed by Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study.
  • Clear consciousness.
  • No history of prior stroke.
  • Stable vital signs.

Who cannot join

  • Use of tracheostomy tubes.
  • Dysphagia that might be caused by other diseases that might cause dysphagia, such as head and neck tumors, traumatic brain injury, myasthenia gravis, etc.
  • Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.
  • Simultaneously in need to undergo other therapy that might affect the outcomes of this study.
  • Pregnant or nursing females.

About this study

Official title: Effects of Gastrostomy and Intermittent Oral Tube Feeding on Patients With Dysphagia After Stroke

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the differences in swallowing function, quality of life and nutritional status between ischemic stroke patients with dysphagia using Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube and Gastrostomy. Patients will be randomly divided into an oral tube group and a Gastrostomy group, all receiving routine rehabilitation treatment. On this basis, the oral tube group will use Intermittent Oro esophageal Tube for enteral nutrition support, while the Gastrostomy group will use Gastrostomy. Researchers will compare changes in swallowing function, quality of life and nutritional status of two groups of patients before and after the study to see if Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube can improve the quality of life and nutritional status between ischemic stroke patients compared Gastrostomy.

Read the detailed description

This study will last 15 days for each patient. The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the differences in swallowing function, quality of life and nutritional status between ischemic stroke patients with dysphagia using Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube and Gastrostomy. Patients will be randomly divided into an oral tube group and a Gastrostomy group, all receiving routine rehabilitation treatment. On this basis, the oral tube group will use Intermittent Oro esophageal Tube for enteral nutrition support, while the Gastrostomy group will use Gastrostomy. Researchers will compare changes in swallowing function, quality of life and nutritional status of two groups of patients before and after the study to see if Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube can improve the quality of life and nutritional status between ischemic stroke patients compared Gastrostomy.

Being tested
routine rehabilitation therapy, Gastrostomy, Oral tube feeding
Medical subject headings
Ischemic Stroke

What participants receive

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

  • routine rehabilitation therapyBehavioural

    Including: Basic treatment, including corresponding control of risk factors and education on healthy lifestyles.

    Swallowing training, including lemon ice stimulation, mendelson maneuver, empty swallowing training, and pronunciation training.

  • GastrostomyDietary supplement

    Feeding begins through the gastrostomy tube. A registered dietitian will develop a tailored feeding plan, specifying the type and amount of nutrition. Healthcare providers regularly monitor the patient's tolerance to feeding, checking for any signs of complications. Adjustments to the feeding regimen may be made based on the patient's progress and nutritional needs.

  • Oral tube feedingDietary supplement

    During feeding, the patient should maintain a semi-reclining or sitting position with mouth opened, and the tube was inserted slowly and smoothly into the upper part of the esophagus by medical staffs while the appropriate depth of intubation was checked with the calibration markings on the tube wall. The distance from the incisors to the head part of the tube should be between 22-25 cm. After insertion, the tail part of the tube should be put into a container full of water and the absence of continuous bubbles indicated a successful intubation. Then, the feeding was to be conducted three times per day with 50 ml per minute and 400-600ml for each feeding.

Study groups in NCT06818513
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Oral tube group+routine rehabilitation therapyExperimentalAll patients are provided with routine rehabilitation therapy as follows: Basic treatment, including corresponding control of risk factors and education on healthy lifestyles. Swallowing training, including lemon ice stimulation, mendelson maneuver, empty swallowing training, and pronunciation training. The oral tube group will be given enteral nutritional support with Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube according to the following procedure. The feeding content was formulated by the nutritionists based on the condition and relevant guidelines to reach the energy demand as 20-25 kcal/kg/day and protein supplementation of 1.2-2.0 g/kg/day for both two groups.
Receives: Behavioral: routine rehabilitation therapy; Dietary Supplement: Oral tube feeding
Gastrostomy group+routine rehabilitation therapyActive comparatorAll patients were provided with routine rehabilitation therapy as follows: Basic treatment, including corresponding control of risk factors and education on healthy lifestyles. Swallowing training, including lemon ice stimulation, mendelson maneuver, empty swallowing training, and pronunciation training. The Gastrostomy group will be given enteral nutritional support with Gastrostomy. The feeding content was formulated by the nutritionists based on the condition and relevant guidelines to reach the energy demand as 20-25 kcal/kg/day and protein supplementation of 1.2-2.0 g/kg/day for both two groups
Receives: Behavioral: routine rehabilitation therapy; Dietary Supplement: Gastrostomy

What is being measured

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

  1. Body mass index

    body mass index will be calculated as body weight/height^2.

    Measured: day 1 and day 15

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Dysphagia Handicap Index

    The Dysphagia Handicap Index is a 25-item scale to evaluate swallowing-related quality of life. The scale scores range between 0 to 100 and a higher score indicate poorer quality of life

    Measured: day 1 and day 15

  2. Penetration-Aspiration Scale

    The Penetration-Aspiration Scale was used to evaluate airway protection. The score could range between 0 and 8, with higher scores indicating poor swallowing safety.

    Measured: day 1 and day 15

  3. Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile

    The Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile was conducted by an independent and registered speech-language pathologist. The scale includes 17 items to cover oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal phases of swallowing. The total score ranges from 0 to 55, with higher scores indicating poorer swallowing function.

    Measured: day 1 and day 15

Timeline

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

  1. First posted10 Feb 2025
  2. Study startMar 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionMar 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2027 (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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06818513
Sponsor's protocol ID
PEG in stroke dysphagia
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
5 Feb 2025
Last updated
10 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing routine rehabilitation therapy, Gastrostomy and Oral tube feeding in people with Stroke, Ischemic, run by Muhammad.

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 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Feb 2025. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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?

Body mass index (time frame: day 1 and day 15). 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 10 Feb 2025.

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