Tongue Brush (Orabrush) for Reducing Aspiration Pneumonia in Stroke Patients
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The investigators conduct a controlled prospective experimental intervention study to examine whether the use of a tongue brush (Orabrush) can improve the rate of aspiration pneumonia and dysphagia in patients with ischemic stroke. Secondary outcomes include the impact on bacterial tongue colonization, the Tongue Coating Index, and the length of stay of the patients.The patients will be recruited in the Stroke Unit of the Department of Neurology from November 2024 until approximately October 2026.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• ischemic stroke and admission on the stroke unit at the University Hospital Marburg
• minimum age: 18 years
• patient is able to consent
• consent has been obtained
Locations
Other Locations
Germany
University Hospital Marburg
RECRUITING
Marburg
Contact Information
Primary
Leona Möller, MD
leona.moeller@med.uni-marburg.de
+4964215865348
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-11-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 383
Treatments
No_intervention: Routine Care Group
Patients in the Routine Care Group receive standard speech therapy during their inpatient stay.
Experimental: Tongue Brush Group
Patients in the Tongue Brush Group receive standard speech therapy and additionally use the tongue brush twice daily for a period of 3-5 days during their inpatient stay.
Sponsors
Leads: University Hospital Marburg