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A Drug-Free tongue workout may help people speak more clearly

NCT ID NCT07719582

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dream Video LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a two-week tongue-strengthening exercise, done with a non-invasive device, can improve speech fluency in people with tongue-tie or slurred speech. The exercise relies on muscle resistance training, not medication or electronics. Researchers will measure changes in speaking ability and track any side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a tongue-strengthening exercise regimen using a non-invasive device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise to improve speech clarity for people with tongue-tie or slurred speech.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no comparison group, so results may not be generalizable. The exercise requires daily commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2028

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Can read and write * Willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Previously seen and treated by speech and language pathologist for dysphagia or dysarthria for non-head and neck cancer causes * Medical instability, restlessness, or other factors that would compromise data acquisition

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankyloglossia speech disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Ankyloglossia Impairment of speech Slurred speech

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • N/A - Remote Study

    Naples, Florida, 34119, United States

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