Effects of capsaicin on swallowing function in stroke patients with dysphagia: A randomized controlled trial

Dysphagia is a common complication after acute stroke. While there are several innovative treatments being tested to improve the swallowing function of stroke patients with dysphagia, our aim is to explore the use of readily available natural capsaicin in stroke patients with dysphagia.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 3, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Zhuo Wang, Lingling Wu, Qi Fang, Meifen Shen, Lulu Zhang, Xueyun Liu Source Type: research