U.S., Dec. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07261462) titled 'Oropharyngeal and Trunk Muscle Interactions After Stroke' on Nov. 21.
Brief Summary: Background:This study aimed to investigate the effects of a short-term tongue-jaw-back isometric exercise program on these muscle groups and their interrelationships in the post-stroke period.
Methods: Twelve post-stroke patients were included in the study. A 14-day exercise program, consisting of two daily sessions targeting the tongue, jaw, and back muscles, was administered. Anterior and posterior tongue muscles, jaw muscles, and back muscle strength were assessed before and after the exercise program. Tongue pressure was measured using the Iowa ...