Assessing tongue protrusion skills in healthy adults
Assessment of Tongue Protrusion Motor Skills in Healthy Adult
This study looks at how well healthy adults can stick out their tongues to see how strong and reliable their tongue muscles are compared to other body movements.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Louvain-la-Neuve) |
| Trial ID | NCT06169761 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the motor skills of tongue protrusion in healthy adults, aiming to establish normative values and assess the reliability and validity of these measurements in relation to other motor functions such as handgrip and respiratory muscles. The study recognizes the importance of tongue strength in daily functions and its potential implications for conditions like sleep apnea and swallowing disorders. By collecting data on tongue protrusion strength and endurance, the research seeks to fill a gap in existing knowledge regarding this aspect of oral motor function.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients with eating disorders, dysphagia, cardiorespiratory disorders, or any neurological conditions will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into tongue motor skills that may help in identifying risks for sleep apnea and swallowing disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on tongue elevation exist, this specific focus on protrusion strength is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Eating disorder * Dysphagia * Cardiorespiratory disorder * Previous or ongoing obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome * Neurological conditions (including neuromuscular disorders) * Previous or ongoing cancer of the head or neck * Pregnancy * Any physical or mental condition that may affect the ability to consent
Where this trial is running
Louvain-la-Neuve
- UCLouvain — Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: William Poncin, PT, PhD
- Email: william.poncin@uclouvain.be
- Phone: +3227641111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.