Clinical Trials for Tongue Disorders

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to Tongue Disorders from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 28
• Active, not recruiting: 6
• Completed: 8
• Other: 8

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT02584270 — Prosthesis Guided Speech Rehabilitation of T1/T2 Cancers of the Tongue

This study will fill a scientific gap in the current knowledge providing data for evaluation of the palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP) as a therapeutic modality post-surgery. This is a robust scientific randomized prospective clinical trial.

Positive outcomes from this study have the potential to dramatically alter the most common issues of oral cancer therapy, namely speech and swallowing …

NCT03462329 — Patient’s Pretreatment Expectations About Post-Lyme Symptoms

The investigators will focus on pretreatment expectations of patients with early Lyme disease manifested as erythema migrans with the aim of assessing the association between pretreatment expectations quantified with a questionnaire and treatment outcome quantified with the presence of post-Lyme symptoms. Furthermore, the investigators will compare the prevalence of nonspecific symptoms among p…

NCT06336941 — “Ultra-High Frequency intraOral UltraSonography of the TONgue” (HOUSTON)

Oral diseases are currently diagnosed by means of clinical examination and supported by surgical biopsy procedures. In particular, daily oral medicine practice is lacking the use of a routine diagnostic support to the visualization of anatomical structures located beyond the mucosal surface. Considering the growing interest in minimally invasive diagnosis, the possibility of having an imaging t…

NCT03966014 — Different Amoxicillin Treatment Regimens in Erythema Migrans Patients

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of different amoxicilline treatment regimens in patients with erythema migrans.

NCT06902623 — Treatment De-Escalation for Favorable Prognosis Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) or p16-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Receiving Definitive Radiotherapy

The current standard treatment option for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) or p16-positive oropharyngeal cancer is full-dose radiation combined with chemotherapy. Results with chemotherapy combined with full-dose radiation therapy leads to high rates of cure; this has called into question whether therapy can be decreased in intensity since both chemotherapy and radiation have long-term side effects. …

NCT06554158 — De-escalation of Adjuvant Radiation for Low-Risk HPV Oropharyngeal Cancers

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether for intermediate-risk patients who have undergone Transoral Robotic Surgery for HPV/p16(+) oropharyngeal cancer and have minimal smoking history, whether these patients can be treated with a lower-than standard dose, with omission of the primary site in the oropharynx. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does radiotherapy site and dose-…

NCT04117360 — Orthognathic Speech Pathology: Phonetic Contrasts of Patients With Dental Discrepancies Pre- and Post-Treatment Analyses

The investigators are studying how speech is effected by jaw and tooth position in jaw surgery patients. Eighty percent of our jaw surgery patients have speech pathologies, compared to five percent of the general population, but speech pathologists do not understand why. The investigators hypothesize that open bites and underbites prevent most patients from being able to pronounce words normall…

NCT04333537 — Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer

This phase II/III trial studies how well sentinel lymph node biopsy works and compares sentinel lymph node biopsy surgery to standard neck dissection as part of the treatment for early-stage oral cavity cancer. Sentinel lymph node biopsy surgery is a procedure that removes a smaller number of lymph nodes from your neck because it uses an imaging agent to see which lymph nodes are most likely to…

NCT04534127 — Alpha Radiation Emitters Device (DaRT) for the Treatment of Cutaneous, Mucosal or Superficial Soft Tissue Neoplasia

A unique approach for cancer treatment employing intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter device for superficial cutaneous, mucosal or soft tissue neoplasia

NCT04870762 — Customized 3D Printed Oral Stents During Head and Neck Radiotherapy

This clinical trial studies the effect of customized 3 dimensional (3D) printed oral tents on patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. Oral stents are made from the impression of patients’ mouth and cover patients’ teeth and gums during radiation therapy. A customized, 3D-printed oral stent may help to reduce mouth blisters and/or sores that may develop in patients whi…

NCT06754020 — TCM Tongue Diagnosis and Syndrome Differentiation in Myasthenia Gravis Compared to Healthy Controls

Myasthenia gravis primarily results from neuromuscular junction dysfunction and damage, leading to chronic muscle weakness. While combined traditional and Western medicine treatments are now common, TCM tongue diagnosis remains a simple and practical clinical method. However, results can vary among different practitioners. Therefore, you are interested in using scientific methods to compare TCM…

NCT06091228 — The Additional Effect of Tongue Scraping on Halitosis Parameters in Initial Periodontal Therapy

Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss which may impair chewing ability and aesthetics. In addition, periodontitis can give rise to halitosis.

Standard initial periodontal treatment consists of supra and subgingival biofilm reduction and removal of calculus. Recently, the European Federation of Periodontology introduced clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of periodontitis. The use of …

NCT07557875 — Healing Efficacy of Diode Laser in Lingual Frenectomy

This study aims to compare the wound healing efficacy and postoperative experiences between the 940 nm diode laser technique and the traditional electrosurgery method for treating ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) in children aged 3 to 6 years.

Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: Experimental Group - Patients undergo lingual frenectomy using a 940 nm diode laser and Active Compar…

NCT07591324 — the Objective of This Research is to Compare the Clinical Effectiveness of the Conventional Lingual Arch Space Maintainers With Three-dimensional Printed Space Maintainers.

the objective of this research is to compare the clinical effectiveness of the conventional lingual arch space maintainers with three-dimensional printed space maintainers.

NCT06819228 — Window Trial of Fluorescently Labeled Panitumumab (Panitumumab-IRDye800) in Head and Neck Cancer

This study is exploring the use of Panitumumab in Head and Neck Cancer. Panitumumab is an approved drug named Vectibix and is used as an anti-cancer agent in other cancers such as colorectal cancer. It works by attaching to the cancer cell in a unique way that allows the drug to get into the cancer tissue. In addition to the Panitumumab, participants will also receive a Panitumumab-IRDye800 (Pa…

NCT06386510 — Cranial Nerve Neuromodulation to Improve Arm Function and Brain Plasticity in Stroke

Following a stroke, persistent residual muscle weakness in the upper limb (UL) drastically impacts the individuals’ quality of life and level of independence. Training interventions are recommended to promote UL motor recovery, and recent studies have shown that training must be tailored to each individual’s recovery potential to maximise training gains. Complementary to training interventions,…

NCT07124520 — Normative Ranges of Lingual Strength and Endurance and the Impact of the IOPI Lingual Strength Trainer on Quantitative Functional Outcomes and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Partial Glossectomy or Hemiglossectomy for Oral Tongue Cancer, An Unblinded: Randomized Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to learn more about tongue strength and endurance by using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). The IOPI is a device that measures tongue pressure.

NCT07548268 — Transoral and Cervical Ultrasound of Patients With Suspected Oropharyngeal Cancer

Introduction The current diagnostic approach for patients with suspected oropharyngeal cancer involves a combination of clinical examination, tissue sampling, and relevant cross-sectional imaging. Previous studies have shown that transoral and cervical ultrasound (US) of the palatine and lingual tonsils has a better diagnostic accuracy than clinical investigation and magnetic resonance imaging …

NCT06792045 — Prediction of Tongue Base Obstruction During Sleep

This study investigates the hypothesis that, in children, tongue motor functions can predict both the anatomical site and the degree of upper airway obstruction contributing to obstructive sleep-disordered breathing.

NCT06915454 — High-Resolution PET-CT Imaging for Surgical Margin Visualization

Imaging will be exploratory and be used intraoperatively. There have been no discovered risks associated with the device to be used in this study, and none are anticipated given the diagnostic and non-invasive, ’ex vivo’ nature of device use. Of note, the surgical resection will proceed as per standard of care and will not be affected by the research protocol.

Potential Benefit: Imaging intra-…

NCT07203911 — Surgeon-performed Ultrasound for Real-time Guidance In Oral Cancer Surgeries - A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to improve the surgical treatment of patients with oral cancer. We will explore whether the use of surgeon performed ultrasound during these surgeries result in better tumor removal. We hypothesize that using intraoperative ultrasound to assist the resection results in more frequent clear surgical margins in oral cancer surgeries compared to standard methods. …

NCT07217171 — A Study Evaluating the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of EVOLVE104 in Participants With Advanced Urothelial and Squamous Cell Carcinomas

The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of EVOLVE104 in participants with advanced urothelial and squamous cell carcinomas who have previously taken standard treatment options, have declined or have been ineligible for treatment with these medications. Participants with advanced or metastatic cancer who meet all eligibility criteria may be eligible to participate in t…

NCT07110142 — Tongue Proactive Strengthening Exercise Program Following Partial/Hemi Glossectomy and Reconstruction

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 an…

NCT07434583 — Force Sensor Study

This research is to understand more about the forces that are involved on the tongue and other oropharyngeal structures during laryngeal surgery. This information will be used to determine if these forces can affect outcomes (pain, numbness, taste, etc) and whether factors such as procedure type, surgeon experience (i.e. resident, fellow, attending), and choice of surgical equipment affect thes…

NCT07383883 — Multimodal Tongue-Pulse Information Fusion for Syndrome Diagnosis and Cohort Study in Children With Asthma

Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases in children, and accurate phenotyping and disease monitoring remain challenging in routine clinical practice. This observational cohort study aims to investigate the clinical value of multimodal tongue and pulse information in the syndrome diagnosis and phenotypic characterization of pediatric asthma. Children aged 5-18 years with…

NCT07273019 — Tongue Muscular Assessment in Children With Sleep Disordered Breathing

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is part of the sleep-disordered breathing spectrum. Its prevalence in children is 1-5%, and it can have negative consequences at the cardiovascular, cognitive as well as behavioral levels. In children, the first-line treatment is adenotonsillectomy. However, residual obstructive events can persist as the success rate of surgery reaches only 49% in non-obese childre…

NCT07627542 — An Investigation of the Effect of Smartphone Usage Levels on Cervical Posture, Tongue Pressure, Balance, and Neck Disability in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

The purpose of this cross-sectional and comparative study is to investigate the impact of smartphone addiction on the cervical posture, musculoskeletal system, balance, and tongue pressure in individuals diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), and to compare these findings with a healthy control group. Smartphone addiction has become a major contributing factor…

NCT07295990 — 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 join the study will have two in-person visits and four weekly telehealth sessions with a speech-lang…

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT00588770 — Chemotherapy With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This randomized phase III trial studies chemotherapy to see how well it works with or without bevacizumab in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, cisplatin, carboplatin, and fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of tu…

NCT02838316 — Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Gastro-Intestinal Repair (AMDC-GIR) for Tongue Dysphagia

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Gastro-Intestinal Repair (AMDC-GIR) during the 12 months following treatment of tongue dysphagia in male and female patients who have undergone surgery and/or chemo- and/or radiotherapy for squamous cell cancer of the oropharynx.

NCT03224000 — Trial of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Radiotherapy Dose Adaptation in Human Papilloma Virus Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the use of MRI simulations to plan different doses of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) to the standard IMRT dose in patients with low risk human papilloma virus positive oropharyngeal cancer.

This is an investigational study. MRI simulations and radiation therapy are delivered using FDA-approved and commercially available methods. T…

NCT03737734 — Alpha Radiation Emitters Device for the Treatment of Cutaneous, Mucosal or Superficial Soft Tissue Neoplasia (DaRT)

A unique approach for cancer treatment employing intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter device for superficial cutaneous, mucosal or soft tissue neoplasia

NCT07512765 — Ankyloglossia and Its Effects on Breastfeeding, Feeding and Speech Disorders. A Prospective Study From Birth to 4 Years of Age.

The diagnosis of ankyloglossia (restrictive lingual frenulum) and the number of frenotomies in infants have sharply increased, raising concerns among the medical community and the ONE. While some studies suggest benefits of frenotomy on breastfeeding, all emphasize the lack of consensus regarding the definition, diagnosis, and classification of ankyloglossia, as well as the scarcity of prospect…

NCT07682467 — Anterolateral Thigh Myofascial Fat Composite Flap for Reconstruction of Hemiglossectomy Defects in Obese Patients With Tongue Cancer

Tongue cancer is a common malignant tumor in oral and maxillofacial surgery. After surgical resection, it is often accompanied by hemitongue defect. For obese patients (BMI≥30) with tongue cancer, the repair of hemitongue defect is due to thick subcutaneous fat and bloated traditional free flaps, which leads to swallowing and speech dysfunction. As a result, there is still a lack of good clinic…

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT07508566 — A Comparative Study of the Antibacterial Effects of Two Preoperative Hair Removal Methods in Male Patients With Urethral Stricture

Male urethral stricture is one of the common diseases in urology, with risk factors including a history of hypospadias surgery, indwelling urinary catheterization or instrumental manipulation, trauma, transurethral surgery, and prostate cancer treatment. Its main clinical manifestations are dysuria, weak urinary stream and frequent micturition, which seriously affect patients’ quality of life. …

NCT07466810 — Resection and Defect Repair of Oral Cancer Aided by Mixed Reality Technology

The objective of this exploratory clinical trial is to apply Unreal Engine 5 (UE5)-based Mixed Reality (MR) technology to achieve real-time stereoscopic visualization of surgical planning, personalized free flap harvest and defect reconstruction, accurate oral cancer resection, and precise morphological and volumetric matching of the reconstructed free flap to the defect site.

Researchers adop…

NCT07590960 — Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel for Mandibular Lingual Root Coverage

This study will follow adults who have gum recession on the tongue side of the lower teeth. Participants will receive a gum surgery called the Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel technique with a connective tissue graft taken from the roof of the mouth. The study will include 20 participants and will follow them for up to 24 months after surgery. The main outcome is how much of the exposed root …

NCT07552558 — Ficerafusp Alfa, Pembrolizumab, and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

The study is an open-label phase I/II clinical trial. The study will enroll patients to receive neoadjuvant SBRT plus 1 or 2 doses of neoadjuvant pembrolizumab with concurrent ficerafusp alfa (4 doses) prior to definitive surgical resection for high-risk, locoregionally advanced HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Approximately 6 weeks after end of SBRT, patients will un…

NCT07429890 — REVIVE Prospective Registry Cohort Study

The main purpose of this registry is to collect observational, long-term safety and effectiveness data in participants who have received iltamiocel as part of the blinded portion of the REVIVE clinical study.

NCT07613944 — Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Adolescents With Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Disorders

Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), represents a significant yet underdiagnosed condition in the pediatric population, particularly among adolescents with obesity. The tongue is a central anatomical contributor to upper airway collapsibility; however, its biomechanical properties have been investigated almost exclusively in adult populations, leaving…

Enrolling by Invitation

NCT05176561 — Auditory-Cognitive Training to Optimize Outcomes for Older CI Users

The proposed study will investigate whether an auditory brain training program can improve cochlear implant (CI) outcomes in older post-lingually deafened CI users. The study will evaluate the potential benefit of training on speech recognition performance, psychosocial and cognitive function.

Completed Trials

NCT00939627 — Phase II Randomized Trial of the Combination of Cetuximab and Sorafenib or Single Agent Cetuximab

Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Sorafenib tosylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor. It is not yet known…

NCT02254278 — Reduced-Dose Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer

This randomized phase II trial studies the side effects and how well modestly reduced-dose intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with or without cisplatin works in treating patients with oropharyngeal cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced). Radiation therapy uses high energy x rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in differen…

NCT04251910 — Sub-Lingual Dexmedetomidine in Agitation Associated With Dementia

This is an adaptive Phase 1b/2 trial design. It is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose study assessing efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of BXCL-501 dosing in adult (65 years and older) males and females with acute agitation associated with dementia. Evaluation of 3 doses are planned.

NCT04793672 — Establishment of Tongue Image Database and Machine Learning Model for Malignant Tumors Diagnosis

The tongue images of malignant tumors and corresponding healthy people will be collected to establish the tongue image database. Deep learning will be carried out by computer and artificial intelligence to construct the early screening, diagnosis, prognosis and prognosis model of various malignant tumors based on tongue image for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors.

NCT03682081 — Interventions for Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease and Dysphagia

The overall purpose of this project is to develop effective dysphagia rehabilitative interventions for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias at risk for pneumonia development.

NCT06765018 — Tongue Brush (Orabrush) for Reducing Aspiration Pneumonia in Stroke Patients

The investigators conduct a controlled prospective experimental intervention study to examine whether the use of a tongue brush (Orabrush) can improve the rate of aspiration pneumonia and dysphagia in patients with ischemic stroke. Secondary outcomes include the impact on bacterial tongue colonization, the Tongue Coating Index, and the length of stay of the patients.The patients will be recruit…

NCT06580067 — The Feasibility of the Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH) Intervention-OUTPATIENT

The goal of this research study is to reduce stress and improve sickle cell disease (SCD) pain control and sleep quality with less opioid use by determining the feasibility of an intervention with self-management combined intercessory and petitionary prayer, named Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH) stress reduction intervention using a mobile smart device. Currently, opioid analgesics are prim…

NCT07240688 — Association Between Lingual Retraction and Hemodynamic Changes in Patients Receiving Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia

This study aims to investigate the association between sudden decreases in heart rate and blood pressure during dental procedures requiring lingual retraction-such as fillings, root canal treatments, tooth extractions, and cyst surgeries-under general anesthesia. Patients will be routinely monitored for vital parameters during anesthesia. Sudden drops in heart rate and blood pressure (10-20% de…

Other (Terminated)

NCT03799445 — Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With HPV Positive Advanced Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This phase II trial studies the side effects and best dose of ipilimumab, nivolumab, and radiation therapy and how well they work in treating patients with advanced human papillomavirus (HPV) positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as ipilimumab and nivolumab, may help the body’s immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the a…