Can a simple mouth device restore speech after tongue cancer?
NCT ID NCT02584270
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a custom dental device called a palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP), along with speech therapy, can improve how well people speak and swallow after surgery for small tongue cancers (T1/T2). Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the device plus therapy or standard care. The main goal is to see if words are easier to understand six months after treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Palatal Augmentation Prosthesis (PAP) and articulation therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a standard way to help people with small tongue cancers speak and swallow better after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires regular wear and therapy, which may not suit all patients.
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University of Michigan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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