Tongue Protrusion Assessment in Healthy Adult (FLEPI)

Last updated: December 13, 2023
Sponsor: Université Catholique de Louvain
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Assessment of motor skills of the tongue and others muscles, see below) and risk for sleep apnea

Clinical Study ID

NCT06169761
FLEPI
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study aims to evaluate tongue protrusion motor skills in healthy adults and to assess the reliability of these measurements as well as their validity in relation to other motor functions (handgrip and respiratory muscles).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being 18 years of age or older

Exclusion

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

Study Design

Total Participants: 300
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Assessment of motor skills of the tongue and others muscles, see below) and risk for sleep apnea
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 11, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2024

Study Description

The tongue is an organ involved in multiple essential daily functions (such as eating, speaking, and breathing). Normative values exist for the motor skills of tongue elevation in individuals. However, data regarding protrusion are lacking. Yet, the protrusive strength of the tongue is of particular interest. Indeed a weak protrusive tongue strength may contribute to sleep apnea and swallowing disorders. Therefore, this study aims to collect normative and clinimetric (validity and reliability) data of tongue protrusion strength and endurance among healthy adults.

Connect with a study center

  • UCLouvain

    Louvain-la-Neuve,
    Belgium

    Active - Recruiting

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