Can tongue presses slow ALS swallowing decline?
NCT ID NCT07295990
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests a five-week tongue exercise program for 20 people with ALS to see if it can improve swallowing and speech. Participants press their tongue against a device at home five days a week, with weekly telehealth check-ins. Researchers measure tongue strength and swallowing safety before and after the program. The goal is to find out if this simple exercise is safe, practical, and helpful for maintaining quality of life.
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Nova Southeastern University
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Isometric lingual strength exercises (tongue presses against a device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, at-home exercise to help people with ALS maintain swallowing and speech for longer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 people and no comparison group. The exercises may not help everyone, and results may not apply to all ALS patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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