Dental device may help tongue cancer patients speak clearly again

NCT ID NCT02584270

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a custom dental device called a palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP) can improve speech and swallowing after surgery for small tongue cancers (T1/T2). About 40 adults will be randomly assigned to receive the device or standard care. Researchers will measure how clearly they can speak words and sentences before and up to one year after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Michigan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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