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NCT07295990 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Tongue-strengthening Exercises in People With ALS.
A NA study, sponsored by Nova Southeastern University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT07295990: Recruiting NA study, sponsored by Nova Southeastern University.
NCT07295990 is a NA study that is actively recruiting participants, run by Nova Southeastern University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07295990, a NA study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Nova Southeastern University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is testing a tongue exercise program for people living with ALS to see if it can help support speech and swallowing. All participants will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure changes over time by comparing each person's results to their own earlier results. People who join the study will have two in-person visits and four weekly telehealth sessions with a speech-language pathologist. During these sessions, participants will practice tongue resistance exercises, complete speech and swallowing tasks, and answer surveys about their experience. They will also use a small device at home to measure tongue strength and swallowing. The exercise program involves pressing the tongue against a device several times a day, five days per week, for five weeks. Researchers want to learn if this program is safe, practical, and helpful for people with ALS.
Primary Outcome
Measurement Tool: Lingual pressure is measured using the TongueMeter, a handheld, pressure-sensing device designed to quantify tongue strength during isometric tasks. A calibrated intraoral pressure sensor is positioned against the hard palate. Participants are instructed to press the tongue upward with maximal effort for a standardized duration, and the device records the resulting pressure output. Unit of Measure: Lingual strength is quantified as peak pressure, reported in kilopascals (kPa
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Isometric Lingual Strength Exercises
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07295990 shows while recruiting
NCT07295990 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Isometric Lingual Strength Exercises is the first listed.
NCT07295990 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07295990 about?
NCT07295990 is a clinical study titled "Tongue-strengthening Exercises in People With ALS.". This study is testing a tongue exercise program for people living with ALS to see if it can help support speech and swallowing. All participants will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure changes over time by comparing each person's results to their own earlier results. People who joi...
What is the current status of trial NCT07295990?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2026-05-01. Estimated completion is 2029-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07295990?
The interventions under investigation include: Isometric Lingual Strength Exercises (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07295990?
This trial is sponsored by Nova Southeastern University, which has 71 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT07295990's enrollment target sits among peer trials
20 1768th of 2000 higher than 140 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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