Tongue muscle testing in healthy children
This study measures tongue muscle strength in healthy children aged 4 to 17. It helps researchers understand normal tongue function, which can improve care for children with swallowing or speech problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 4 and 17 years old.
- You do not have an eating disorder, trouble swallowing, or a heart/lung condition.
- You do not have a brain or nerve problem, including muscle or nerve disorders.
- You have never had sleep apnea, head or neck cancer, or surgery in your mouth or throat (except wisdom teeth removal).
- You are not currently wearing braces and have not had orthodontic treatment in the past.
- You do not have a cleft palate or other mouth, nose, or airway malformation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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