Mechanisms of Air-pulse Pharyngeal Sensory Stimulation Regulation Post-stroke Swallowing Neural Network Remodeling Via TRPV4 Channel
2026年8月20日 更新者：Zhiming Tang、First People's Hospital of Foshan
This randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial will investigate the effects and potential neural mechanisms of pharyngeal air-pulse sensory stimulation in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. A total of 80 participants with swallowing impairment after stroke will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either an active stimulation group or a sham stimulation group. Both groups will receive conventional swallowing rehabilitation, while the active group will additionally receive pharyngeal air-pulse sensory stimulation and the control group will receive sham stimulation for 2 weeks.
Swallowing function and neurophysiological changes will be assessed before and after the intervention. Assessments will include clinical swallowing evaluations, videofluoroscopic swallowing study, surface electromyography, resting-state and task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging, and diffusion kurtosis imaging. The study aims to determine whether pharyngeal air-pulse sensory stimulation can improve swallowing function and to explore associated changes in swallowing-related sensory-motor brain networks after stroke.
調査の概要
研究の種類
介入
入学 (推定)
80
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
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研究連絡先
- 名前：Zhiming Tang
- 電話番号：+86-0757-83161805
- メール：104237506@qq.com
参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
- 高齢者
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
はい
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of stroke according to the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases.
- Dysphagia confirmed by videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
- Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) score of 1-5.
- Stable vital signs.
- Time since stroke onset of at least 1 month.
- Age 18-76 years.
- No severe impairment of auditory comprehension and able to cooperate with study procedures.
- Written informed consent provided by the participant and/or family member, as applicable.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other neurological or mental system disorders
- Severe sensory impairment.
- Severe cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal disease.
- History of seizures after stroke.
- Allergy in the relevant treatment area, or other contraindications to the study stimulation procedure.
研究計画
このセクションでは、研究がどのように設計され、研究が何を測定しているかなど、研究計画の詳細を提供します。
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的：処理
- 割り当て：ランダム化
- 介入モデル：並列代入
- マスキング：ダブル
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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実験的：Active Pharyngeal Air-Pulse Sensory Stimulation
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Active pharyngeal air-pulse sensory stimulation is delivered using a pharyngeal air-pulse sensory stimulation device.
The stimulation site is the anterior wall of the piriform sinus or the aryepiglottic fold.
Air-pulse stimulation is delivered at a frequency of 48 pulses per minute, with 1 minute of stimulation alternating with 1 minute of rest, for a total session duration of 20 minutes and approximately 480 air pulses per session.
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偽コンパレータ：Sham Pharyngeal Air-Pulse Sensory Stimulation
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Sham pharyngeal air-pulse sensory stimulation is delivered using the same device.
The catheter insertion procedure, placement method, and duration are kept consistent with those used in the active stimulation group to maintain blinding.
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
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The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) is a 7-point ordinal scale used to assess the functional level of oral food and liquid intake.
Scores range from 1 (nothing by mouth) to 7 (total oral diet with no restrictions).
Higher scores indicate better funct
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) Score
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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The Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) is an 8-point ordinal scale used to assess the severity of airway invasion during swallowing.
Scores range from 1 to 8, with a score of 1 indicating that material does not enter the airway and a score of 8 indicating that material passes below the vocal folds with no attempt to eject it.
Higher scores indicate greater severity of penetration or aspiration.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) Score
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) is a 7-point ordinal scale used to assess the functional severity of dysphagia and the level of dietary restriction and assistance required.
Scores range from 1 to 7, with a score of 1 indicating severe dysphagia with inability to safely tolerate oral intake and a score of 7 indicating normal swallowing with a regular diet and no need for compensatory strategies or additional time.
Higher scores indicate better swallowing function and lower severity of dysphagia.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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その他の成果指標
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Oral Transit Time (OTT)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Oral Transit Time (OTT) will be measured from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings and expressed in seconds (s).
OTT is defined as the time interval from the initiation of posterior oral bolus propulsion until the leading edge of the bolus reaches the ramus of the mandible.
Measurements will be obtained using predefined bolus consistencies and volumes.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening (UO)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening (UO) will be measured from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings and expressed in millimeters (mm).
UO is defined as the maximum opening diameter of the upper esophageal sphincter during bolus passage, measured on the lateral VFSS image at the point of maximal opening.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Hyoid Superior Movement (HSM)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Hyoid Superior Movement (HSM) will be measured from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings and expressed in millimeters (mm).
HSM represents the maximum superior displacement of the hyoid bone from its resting position during swallowing.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Hyoid Anterior Movement (HAM)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Hyoid Anterior Movement (HAM) will be measured from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings and expressed in millimeters (mm).
HAM represents the maximum anterior displacement of the hyoid bone from its resting position during swallowing.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Laryngeal Closure Duration (LCD)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Laryngeal Closure Duration (LCD) will be measured from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings and expressed in seconds (s).
LCD is defined as the time interval from complete closure of the laryngeal vestibule to subsequent reopening of the laryngeal vestibule during swallowing.
Measurements will be obtained using predefined bolus consistencies and volumes.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Pharyngeal Transit Time (PTT)
時間枠：Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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Pharyngeal Transit Time (PTT) will be measured from videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) recordings and expressed in seconds (s).
PTT is defined as the time interval from the leading edge of the bolus passing the ramus of the mandible until the trailing edge of the bolus passes through the upper esophageal sphincter.
A shorter PTT indicates faster pharyngeal bolus transport.
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Baseline and immediately after completion of the 2-week intervention
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一般刊行物
- Assoratgoon I, Shiraishi N, Tagaino R, Ogawa T, Sasaki K. Sensory neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia rehabilitation: A literature review. J Oral Rehabil. 2023 Feb;50(2):157-164. doi: 10.1111/joor.13391. Epub 2022 Nov 28.
- Clave P, Ortega O, Rofes L, Alvarez-Berdugo D, Tomsen N. Brain and Pharyngeal Responses Associated with Pharmacological Treatments for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Older Patients. Dysphagia. 2023 Dec;38(6):1449-1466. doi: 10.1007/s00455-023-10578-x. Epub 2023 May 5.
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- Zhang M, Li C, Zhang F, Han X, Yang Q, Lin T, Zhou H, Tang M, Zhou J, Shi H, Hui Y, Xiong M, Pang L, Wang B, Feng Z, Li Z, Cao C, Lu X, Ding Y, Shen S, Xu Z, Yu F, Chen C, Meng L, Liao G, Zhang J, Sasegbon A, Dou Z. Prevalence of Dysphagia in China: An Epidemiological Survey of 5943 Participants. Dysphagia. 2021 Jun;36(3):339-350. doi: 10.1007/s00455-020-10138-7. Epub 2020 May 26.
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (推定)
2026年8月1日
一次修了 (推定)
2029年12月31日
研究の完了 (推定)
2029年12月31日
試験登録日
最初に提出
2026年8月19日
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
2026年8月20日
最初の投稿 (実際)
2026年8月24日
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
2026年8月24日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年8月20日
最終確認日
2026年8月1日
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