New tongue tool aims to improve muscle testing
NCT ID NCT07625761
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a new tool called the TOngue Manometer (TOM) with the current standard device (IOPI) for measuring tongue muscle function. Researchers will test 58 healthy adults aged 18 to 65 to see if the TOM gives more accurate results. The goal is to improve how tongue strength and endurance are measured, which could help in future treatments for swallowing or speech problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 58 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a healthy adult aged 18 to 65 years old * Being able to understand and speak French Exclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with a cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular disease * Being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome * Any reason preventing the participant from completing the measurement protocol (e.g., oral pain, severe cognitive impairment, lack of cooperation, illiteracy) * Being involved in an oropharyngeal rehabilitation program * Having dysphagia
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC) - UCLouvain; Lung, Nose, and Skin (LUNS) lab
RECRUITINGBrussels, 1200, Belgium
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