Ultrasound mirror for tongue may boost speech rehab

NCT ID NCT02752425

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether showing people a live ultrasound image of their tongue during speech therapy helps them improve faster. It included 18 adults and children with speech problems after surgery or brain injury. They compared therapy sessions with and without the ultrasound feedback to see if the visual aid made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ultrasound echography device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new tool to make speech therapy more effective for people with speech troubles after surgery or brain damage.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of visual feedback may be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

communication disorder speech disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Médical Rocheplane

    Saint-Martin-d'Hères, 38400, France

  • Institut d'Education Motrice

    Eybens, 38320, France