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Tongue Proactive Strengthening Exercise Program Following Partial/Hemi Glossectomy and Reconstruction
Led by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-05-07
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
181 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is being done to determine whether adding a proactive tongue strengthening exercise program using a biofeedback device (the Tongueometer) improves speech and swallowing outcomes after surgery for tongue cancer. Patients who undergo partial or hemiglossectomy often experience difficulties with speech and swallowing, which can significantly impact their quality of life. While speech and swallow therapy is typically provided in response to problems, this study investigates whether introducing structured tongue strengthening exercises with biofeedback early-can lead to better long-term outcomes. This research will help establish whether this approach should become part of standard post-operative care.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Tongue Proactive Strengthening Exercise Program Following Partial/Hemi Glossectomy and Reconstruction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- No prior history of head and neck cancer
- No prior history of radiation
- Planned surgery to remove 50% or less of the native tongue (partial/hemiglossectomy) with immediate reconstruction, including free flap reconstruction, with or without neck dissection
- Fluent in written English, French, Spanish, or Simplified Chinese to complete study questionnaires
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of distant metastasis at enrollment
- Previous treatment by speech and language pathologist for swallowing or speech disorders unrelated to head and neck cancer
- Prior head and neck radiation
- Requires mandibulectomy or removal of more than 50% of the native tongue
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
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Research Team
J
Jamie Ku, MD, FACS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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