Plain-English translation of NCT06072924 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After a stroke, many people have difficulty swallowing safely. This study tests whether doing tongue strengthening exercises for 8 weeks can help improve how your swallowing muscles work. You would use a simple handheld device at home to do these exercises, and researchers would track changes in your swallowing ability using X-ray videos and brain imaging scans.
Swallowing problems are common after stroke and can affect nutrition, safety, and quality of life. This treatment aims to help the tongue muscles regain strength and help your brain rewire the connections that control swallowing, potentially offering a simple, at-home solution for recovery.
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If you qualify and are randomly assigned to the exercise group, you would do tongue strengthening exercises 3 times daily for 8 weeks using a small handheld device at home. The study team would adjust how hard you exercise every 2 weeks based on your progress. You would also have visits for swallowing X-ray videos and possibly brain scans before and after the 8-week program to measure improvements.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
University of Cincinnati
Collaborators
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Enrollment target
~70 participants
Started
September 2023
Primary completion
August 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Anna Hopkins, MS
University of Cincinnati
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