U.S., Feb. 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06847217) titled 'Effect of Applying Oral Hygiene Care on Swallowing in Stroke Patients With Oropharyngeal Dysphagia' on Feb. 05.
Brief Summary: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common condition, affecting over 40% of patients within hours to days following a stroke. It is associated with negative outcomes, including higher rates of mortality and dependency, incidence of aspiration, pneumonia, and malnutrition. The presence of dysphagia, combined with poor oral health, significantly increases the risk of these adverse outcomes. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the impact of oral care practices on these outcomes, as well as their effect o...