NCT06166680 Tongue Muscular Assessment in Healthy Children
| NCT ID | NCT06166680 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain |
| Condition | Healthy |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-07 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to obtain normative values for tongue motor functions in healthy children.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 4 and 17 Exclusion Criteria: * Eating disorder * Dysphagia * Cardiorespiratory disorder * Neurological disorder (including neuromuscular disorders) * Previous or ongoing obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome * Previous or ongoing cancer of the head or neck * Previous oral or pharyngeal surgery (except for the surgical removal of wisdom teeth) * Cranial, oral or upper airway malformation (ex.: nasal cavities, pharynx) * Previous or ongoing orthodontic treatment (e.g. braces) * More than 33% of positive answers to the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (8/22)
Contact & Investigator
William Poncin, PT, PhD, Prof
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Université Catholique de Louvain
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06166680 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 4 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06166680 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06166680 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at william.poncin@uclouvain.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06166680 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06166680 clinical trial?
NCT06166680 is sponsored by Université Catholique de Louvain. The principal investigator is William Poncin, PT, PhD, Prof at Université Catholique de Louvain. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.