Effect of Myofascial Release on Dysphagia Prevention for Elderly People in the Community: A Preliminary Self-control Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address the effects of Myofascial Release Training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age over 60 years old.

• No hospitalization within the past six months.

• With clear consciousness and able to cooperate with questionnaires and training.

• The elderly people who voluntarily participate and agree to adhere until the end of the study.

• Dysphagia

Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Gaoxiong Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITING
Xinzhu
Hsinchu Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITING
Xinzhu
Contact Information
Primary
Hongji Zeng, Master
535226944@qq.com
17695841016
Backup
Weiji Zhao, Master
zwjww2009@163.com
17839973473
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-29
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 300
Treatments
Experimental: the observation group
The observation group is the only group of the participants.The elderly individuals will be arranged to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) duration of Myofascial Release Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays, two sessions per day, each lasting 15-30 minutes. Each training session will be conducted approximately one hour prior to meals. Apart from this,we require participants to only engage in daily activities and avoid strenuous and dangerous behaviors
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Sponsors
Leads: Zeng Changhao

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