Clinical Trial: Oral Status as Predictors of Stroke-Associated Pneumonia and Swallowing Recovery in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia

U.S., July 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07059351) titled 'Oral Status as Predictors of Stroke-Associated Pneumonia and Swallowing Recovery in Patients With Post-Stroke Dysphagia' on June 23.

Brief Summary: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common condition that significantly impacts recovery and increases the risk of complications such as pneumonia, malnutrition, and prolonged hospital stays. Early identification and management are essential, as emphasized in several international clinical guidelines. However, predicting which patients will develop stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) or experience delayed swallowing recovery remains a challenge. Recent evidence suggests that oral health statu...