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New treatment option for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Official title Tongue-strengthening Exercises in People With ALS.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07295990
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of possible, probable, or definite ALS (El-Escorial Revisited)
- Lingual exercises naïve
- Impaired lingual strength generation compared to normative data
- EAT-10 score \<3
You likely can't join if
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Head and neck cancer
- Tracheostomy
- Other concomitant neurogenic disorder
- Recent oral surgery other than routine dental surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of possible, probable, or definite ALS (El-Escorial Revisited)
- Lingual exercises naïve
- Impaired lingual strength generation compared to normative data
- EAT-10 score \<3
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Head and neck cancer
- Tracheostomy
- Other concomitant neurogenic disorder
- Recent oral surgery other than routine dental surgery
- Unable to generate isometric lingual pressure on lingual manometer
- Participation in another clinical trial intervention that may confound results
- NPO (nothing by mouth)
- Anarthric
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Davie, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Davie, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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