Understanding how the tongue moves during speech after cancer treatment
A holistic approach to identifying functional units of tongue motion during speech
['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10815712
This study looks at how removing part of the tongue because of cancer affects how well people can speak, and it aims to find ways to improve treatment and recovery for those patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10815712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how surgical removal of tongue tissue due to cancer affects the tongue's ability to produce speech. By examining the functional units of tongue motion, the study aims to identify how different surgical techniques impact speech production. The approach includes analyzing muscle groupings in the tongue and their coordination during speech, which can lead to better treatment planning and rehabilitation strategies for patients. The findings could help develop objective measures to evaluate speech outcomes after treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with tongue cancer who are undergoing or have undergone glossectomy surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions affecting the tongue or those who have not undergone any surgical treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved speech rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from tongue cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding speech production mechanics, but this specific approach to tongue cancer rehabilitation is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WOO, JONGHYE — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: WOO, JONGHYE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancers