Phase 2
Completed N=18
Treatment of Dysphagia Using the Mendelsohn Maneuver
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00592761 ↗Enrolled (actual)
18
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2010
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Duration of Superior Hyolaryngeal Movement — .213; .233 seconds
Summary
The primary goal of the investigation is to determine the effects of the Mendelsohn maneuver on the physiology of the swallow in individuals who have suffered a stroke and exhibit signs of pharyngeal dysphagia.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Duration of Superior Hyolaryngeal Movement |
.213; .233 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Duration of Hyoid Maximum Anterior Excursion |
.233; .247 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Oral Intake Ability |
1.8; 2.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Duration of Opening of Upper Esophageal Sphincter |
.584; .610 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Stroke (1-18 months post)
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
Exclusion Criteria
- Other neurologic or structural abnormality to oropharynx
- History of dysphagia prior to latest stroke
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00592761). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.