Status:
COMPLETED
Optimal Method for Tongue Strengthening
Lead Sponsor:
Samford University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Case Western Reserve University
Emerson College
Conditions:
Focus of Study is Tongue Strength
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The research team will conduct a multi-site, randomized controlled trial examining the effectiveness of exercise intensity progression compared to standard practice (no progression) in the context of ...
Detailed Description
Rehabilitative exercises have been central to dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) treatment for decades, with the goal to increase strength, endurance, and/or coordination of the muscles responsible for...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Are age 55 or older
- \< 3 score on Eating Assessment Tool-10 (screening tool for swallowing difficulty)
- \> 24 score on Mini Mental State Examination (screening tool for cognitive impairment)
- Have a normal oral structure as assessed with an oral mechanism screener
Exclusion
- A history of seizures (contraindication for Tongueometer™ use)
- Past or present pain disorders involving the jaw or mandible (e.g., TMJ disorder, myofascial pain disorder) (contraindication for Tongueometer™ use)
- A history of oral surgery (routine dental surgery acceptable)
- A history of neurogenic disorder (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
- A history of swallowing difficulty
- Not being able to complete an 8-week study protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
87 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04809558
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
August 15 2022
Last Update
November 22 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35229