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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.
Myofascial release, also known as fascial release or fascial manipulation, is a physical therapy used to treat muscle and fascial tissue tension or pain. It involves applying appropriate pressure and stretching to release tight fascia and soft tissues, improving blood circulation, alleviating pain, and promoting rehabilitation.
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| the observation group | Experimental | 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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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Myofascial Release Training | Behavioral | Myofascial release, also known as fascial release or fascial manipulation, is a physical therapy used to treat muscle and fascial tissue tension or pain. It involves applying appropriate pressure and stretching to release tight fascia and soft tissues, improving blood circulation, alleviating pain, and promoting rehabilitation. Myofascial release therapy is commonly used to treat muscle spasms, chronic pain, skeletal and joint issues, among others. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire | The Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is a validated tool used to assess the impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. It is a 44-item questionnaire designed to measure the physical, emotional, and social domains of swallowing-related quality of life.The higher final scores indicate the better life quality. The total score will be converted into a standard percentage | day 1 and day 21 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Water Swallow Test | The Water Swallow Test was recruited to assess swallowing function in patients at admission. Specifically, patients were instructed to sit and drink 30 ml of warm water. A 5-point scoring system is used as follows:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Hongji Zeng, Master | Contact | 17695841016 | 535226944@qq.com | |
| Weiji Zhao, Master | Contact | 17839973473 | zwjww2009@163.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Nieto Luis, Master | Site Coordinator of United Medical Group located in Miami | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Gaoxiong Rehabilitation Hospital | Recruiting | Xinzhu | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003680 | Deglutition Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D010608 | Pharyngeal Diseases |
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| Time consumed in eating | We require participants to eat a lunch according to their daily intake and habits, and count the time consumed | day 1 and day 21 |
| Functional Oral Intake Scale | During Dysphagia-Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment, evaluators engage in communication with the patient, conduct observations, and make records to assess the patient's oral intake ability. The Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment form includes seven levels of scoring, ranging from level 1 to level 7, indicating a progressive improvement in the patient's oral intake ability. In general, the result below level 6 indicates unsafe for oral intake while level 6 and above indicates that eating via mouth can be safely conducted. | day 1 and day 21 |
| Hsinchu Rehabilitation Hospital | Recruiting | Xinzhu | Taiwan |
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| D010038 | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases |