U.S., April 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07529210) titled 'Effectiveness of Transcutaneous NMES as an Adjunct for Swallowing Disorders in Tracheotomized Patients' on Jan. 13.
Brief Summary: Dysphagia can reach a prevalence of up to 80% in intensive care patients. The implementation or prolonged presence of medical devices such as the intubation tube, tracheostomy, or nasogastric tube alters the physiology of swallowing and causes local injuries at several levels. Additionally, certain medical treatments impair swallowing physiology and the patient's alertness, further promoting the development of these disorders.
Management of dysphagia involves two main types of strategies: adaptive or c...