Does breathing muscle training help tongue muscles?
This trial tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can also improve your tongue muscle function. It looks for healthy adults between 18 and 65 who can follow instructions in French or Dutch.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are able to understand French or Dutch.
- You are generally healthy and do not have any known heart, lung, muscle, or nerve diseases.
- You do not have sleep apnea or a high risk for sleep-disordered breathing.
- You have never had head or neck cancer, and do not have an eating disorder.
- Your weight and height are in a healthy range (BMI 18–30).
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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