Tongue power test may unlock sleep apnea secrets in kids
NCT ID NCT07273019
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study checks tongue strength in 78 children with suspected obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers use a device to measure tongue pressure during pushing and swallowing. They compare results to healthy kids to see if weak tongue muscles are linked to sleep problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal tongue muscle weaknesses in children with sleep apnea, pointing toward new therapies like tongue exercises.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 78 children. It does not test any treatment, so it may not lead to direct benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant : Service d'épileptologie clinique, des troubles du sommeil et de neurologie fonctionnelle de l'enfant
RECRUITINGBron, 69500, France
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