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Comparison of Traditional Dysphagia Therapy and Developed Protocol for Dysphagia Patients in Intensive Care Unit

NCT07005427 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2025-08-22

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Summary

Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is associated with poor outcomes, including aspiration pneumonia, prolonged hospitalization, and increased mortality. Traditional dysphagia management approaches may be insufficient for the unique needs of critically ill patients. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed ICU-specific dysphagia protocol compared to traditional therapy approaches.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

dysphagia therapy

This group will receive usual dysphagia care as provided in ICU settings * Standard bedside swallowing evaluation * Conventional compensatory strategies (postural changes, diet modifications) * Traditional exercises focusing on oral motor control * Therapy sessions 3 times per week for 30 minutes

BEHAVIORAL

Designed protocol for dysphagia

* Innovative strengthening exercises adapted for ICU setting * Early mobilization component * ICU-specific compensatory strategies * Therapy sessions 5 times per week for 30 minutes with additional brief daily reinforcement

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anum Ashraf, PhD* · Riphah International University

  • Nazia Mumtaz, PhD* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-02
Primary Completion
2026-04-16
Completion
2026-05-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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