Tongue Proactive Strengthening Exercise Program Following Partial/Hemi Glossectomy and Reconstruction
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About the trial
This study is being done to determine whether adding a proactive tongue strengthening exercise program using a biofeedback device (the Tongueometer) improves speech and swallowing outcomes after surgery for tongue cancer. Patients who undergo partial or hemiglossectomy often experience difficulties with speech and swallowing, which can significantly impact their quality of life. While speech and swallow therapy is typically provided in response to problems, this study investigates whether introducing structured tongue strengthening exercises with biofeedback early-can lead to better long-term outcomes. This research will help establish whether this approach should become part of standard post-operative care.
Original English text from ClinicalTrials.gov
Who can (and can't) join
✓ Qualifies
- •Wiek co najmniej 18 lat
- •Brak wcześniejszego raka głowy lub szyi
- •Brak wcześniejszej radioterapii
- •Planowana operacja usunięcia maksymalnie połowy języka z natychmiastową rekonstrukcją
- •Biegła znajomość angielskiego, francuskiego, hiszpańskiego lub chińskiego (uproszczonego) na piśmie
✗ Disqualifies
- •Przerzuty nowotworu w momencie włączenia do badania
- •Wcześniejsza terapia mowy i połykania z innych przyczyn niż rak głowy i szyi
- •Wcześniejsza radioterapia głowy lub szyi
- •Konieczność usunięcia kości szczęki lub więcej niż połowy języka
Simplified criteria — AI translation
Trial details
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Last updated (source)
- August 6, 2026
- Sex
- No restrictions
Therapies / drugs in trial
Locations (1)
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, United States
Trial contact
Jamie Ku, MD, FACS
Contact information from ClinicalTrials.gov. Contact in English.
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