Can we reliably measure Kids' tongue power?
NCT ID NCT06464081
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how consistently tongue muscle strength and endurance can be measured in healthy children aged 4 to 17. Researchers tested kids twice to see if the results were the same each time. The goal was to understand if these measurements are reliable for future research or clinical use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Healthy children aged between 4 and 17 years old
- Ages
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4 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 4 and 17 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Eating disorder * Dysphagia * Cardiorespiratory disorder * Neurological disorder (including neuromuscular disorders) * Previous or ongoing obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome * Previous or ongoing cancer of the head or neck * Previous oral or pharyngeal surgery (except for the surgical removal of wisdom teeth) * Cranial, oral or upper airway malformation (ex.: nasal cavities, pharynx) * Previous or ongoing orthodontic treatment (e.g. braces) * More than 33% of positive answers to the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (≥ 8/22)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels Capital, 1200, Belgium
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