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Effect of Biofeedback Tongue Strengthening Program on Tongue Pressure and Swallowing Performance

NCT07080996 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2025-07-28

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Summary

Aging is often accompanied by a decline in bodily functions, including the swallowing process. Tongue-strengthening exercises have been shown to improve tongue strength and thickness in healthy adults and the elderly, thereby supporting swallowing function. Consistent exercise is key to preventing muscle weakness and preserving their ability to swallow. However, there is limited research on the effects of tongue-strengthening exercises that explores varying intensities and repetitions in elderly with impaired tongue pressure. Consequently, the objective of this study is to investigate the effect of biofeedback tongue strengthening program on tongue pressure and swallowing performance in elderly with abnormal tongue pressure. The results will serve as valuable data for selecting effective interventions to improve tongue strength and swallowing.

Conditions

  • Presbyphagia
  • Abnormal Tongue Pressure

Interventions

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Strengthening training with biofeedback

Participants in this group trained their tongue strength with the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI), completing 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 80% of their maximum.

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Endurance training with biofeedback

Participants in this group trained their tongue endurance with the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI), completing 3 sets of 20 repetitions at 60% of their maximum.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mahidol University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-25
Primary Completion
2026-02-24
Completion
2026-03-24

Countries

  • Thailand

Study Locations

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