The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a home-based respiratory muscle training on swallowing function in patients with chronic stroke. The patients will be included in a experimental or a control group. The patients in the experimental group will receive a home-based respiratory training using respiratory devices added to standard treatment, while the participants in the control group will only receive the standard treatment.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a home-based respiratory muscle training on swallowing function in patients with chronic stroke. The patients will be included in a experimental or a control group. The patients in the experimental group will receive home-based respiratory training using respiratory devices added to standard treatment, while the participants in the control group will only receive the standard treatment. The swallowing function will be assessed using specific tools and questionnaires. Secondary outcomes will evaluate the respiratory function. The intervention will have a duration of 6 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
Respiratory training using the EMST 150 device to increase inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength.
The exercises will include activities to improve orofacial structures such as mobility, strength and coordination.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Granada, Spain
RECRUITINGGugging Swallowing screen
Screening test that indicates the need to evaluate the presence of dysphagia. The scores ranges from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating better performance. Twenty points are the highest score that a patient can attain, and it means normal swallowing ability without aspiration risk.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Swallowing quality of life questionnaire
Questionnaire evaluating the impact of swallowing deficits on daily living. The scores range from 0 to 100 metric, with a lower score indicating less quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
cough peak flow
Evaluation of the strength of cough using a peak flow meter
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Forced vital capacity
This is the maximum amount of air you can forcibly exhale from your lungs after fully inhaling
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Forced expiratory volumen in the first second
refers to the volume of air that an individual can exhale during a forced breath in the first second.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
FEV1/FVC ratio
This is the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in the first one second to the forced vital capacity of the lungs
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Respiratory Pressure Meter
This measure will include the maximal inspiratory and maximal expiratory measures evaluated using a device
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks