Tongue exercise for better speech and swallowing
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a new tongue exercise device to see if it can make your tongue stronger and improve speech and swallowing. If you have trouble speaking or swallowing due to head and neck cancer, this may help.
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Who can take part
- You can read and write.
- You are willing to follow the study instructions.
- You have not had speech therapy for swallowing or speech problems caused by something other than head and neck cancer.
- You are medically stable and not restless or confused.
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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