Clinical trials: Tongue Diseases
Cancer of the Tongue
Isolation and Establishment of Gustatory Cell Lines in Patients Operated on for Cancer of the Mobile Tongue - ImmortTasteCELL
In terms of incidence, cancer of the tongue is one of the leading cancers in France. Moreover, this cancer is associated with physiological complications ranging from swallowing disorders to loss of taste.
- Trial name
- NCT03305302
- Testing
- Sample of cancerous epithelium from the tongue
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Ankyloglossia, Impairment of Speech
Effectivity of P1821, a Novel Tongue Strengthening and Endurance Enhancing Speech Flow Exercise
The P1821 initiative constitutes an innovative intervention specifically engineered to enhance tongue muscular strength and endurance.
- Conditions
- Ankyloglossia, Impairment of Speech, Slurred Speech
- Trial name
- NCT07719582
- Testing
- P1821
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dream Video LLC
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Tongue Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of tongue stabilization using Aspire Medical Advance™ System for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- NCT00490984
- Testing
- Aspire Medical Advance System
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aspire Medical
Head and Neck Cancer
Everolimus, Carboplatin, and Paclitaxel in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- CAPRA (NCT01333085)
- Testing
- carboplatin, RAD001, paclitaxel
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Tongue Strength in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease with a poor prognosis that occurs in adults 64 years on average. Its prevalence is 4 to 6/100 000 inhabitants.
- Trial name
- NCT02665663
- Testing
- medical device
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome
Genetic Studies of Strabismus, Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders (CCDDs), and Their Associated Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to identify genes associated with impaired development and function of the cranial nerves and brainstem, which may result in misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane Radial Ray Syndrome, Mobius Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03059420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
HER2-positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Gene Mutation
Study of A166 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Cancers Expressing HER2 Antigen or Having Amplified HER2 Gene
Open-label, Phase I-II, first-in-human (FIH) study for A166 monotherapy in HER2-expressing or amplified patients who progressed on or did not respond to available standard therapies.
- Conditions
- HER2-positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Gene Mutation, HER-2 Gene Amplification, HER2 Positive Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03602079
- Testing
- A166
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Klus Pharma Inc.
Tongue Cancer, Chemotherapy Effect
A Study of Tongue Conservation Surgery for Oral Tongue Cancer
This is an open-label, non-comparative phase II clinical trial to assess efficacy and safety of tongue conservation treatment with sequential induction chemotherapy, tongue conservation surgery and postoperative concurrent…
- Conditions
- Tongue Cancer, Chemotherapy Effect, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03161548
- Testing
- Induction chemotherapy, Tongue conservation surgery, postoperative CCRT
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Efficacy and Maintain Effect of OPR on OSA Patients After Palatal Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the maintain effect of palatal surgery and oropharyngeal rehabilitation (OPR) by using the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), tongue muscle strength and the space of the…
- Trial name
- NCT06115018
- Testing
- Palatal surgery, Oropharyngeal rehabilitation, Palatal surgery combined oropharyngeal rehabilitation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Yi-Ju, Lai
Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Reduced-Dose Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies the side effects and how well modestly reduced-dose intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with or without cisplatin works in treating patients with oropharyngeal cancer that has…
- Conditions
- Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVB Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVC Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02254278
- Testing
- Cisplatin, IMRT 6 weeks, IMRT 5 weeks
- Where
- 222 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
FAST as a Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of tongue suspension using the Siesta Medical Encore Tongue Suspension System for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- FAST (NCT01611779)
- Testing
- Encore Tongue Suspension System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Siesta Medical, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Fasciculation
Study to Evaluate the Safety & Efficacy of FLX-787-ODT to Treat Fasciculations in Tongue and Upper or Lower Extremity Muscles Most Affected in Subjects With ALS
The FLX-787-106 study will determine how well FLX-787-ODT works to reduce fasciculations in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT03338114
- Testing
- FLX-787-ODT (orally disintigrating tablet)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Flex Pharma, Inc.
Mouth Breathing
Lips and Tongue of Mouth Breathing Children
Purpose: to characterize the posture, tone and mobility of lips and tongue of mouth breathing children. Methods: 40 mouth breathing children, 26 (65%) male and 14 (35%) female, aging between 7 and 10 years old, were involved in…
- Trial name
- NCT01296828
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Division 1
Clinical Evaluation of Bio-creative Therapy for En Masse Retraction of the Maxillary Anterior Teeth
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and efficiency of labial versus lingual biocreative therapy in achieving en masse retraction of the maxillary anterior teeth in subjects with class II malocclusion…
- Trial name
- NCT03239275
- Testing
- Biocreative therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Buccal Mucosa Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Floor of Mouth Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer
This phase II/III trial studies how well sentinel lymph node biopsy works and compares sentinel lymph node biopsy surgery to standard neck dissection as part of the treatment for early-stage oral cavity cancer.
- Conditions
- Buccal Mucosa Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Floor of Mouth Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Hard Palate Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04333537
- Testing
- Chest Radiography, Computed Tomography, Fludeoxyglucose F-18
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 686 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Lysosomal Storage Disease, Lung Diseases
Biomarker for Maroteaux-Lamy Disease (BioMaroteaux)
Development of a new MS-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Maroteaux-Lamy disease from blood
- Conditions
- Lysosomal Storage Disease, Lung Diseases, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Macroglossia
- Trial name
- BioMaroteaux (NCT01458613)
- Where
- 5 sites in Egypt, Germany and 2 more
- Sponsor
- CENTOGENE GmbH Rostock
Head and Neck Cancer, Precancerous Condition
Induction Chemotherapy Followed By Cetuximab and Radiation in HPV-Associated Resectable Stage III/IV Oropharynx Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT01084083
- Testing
- cetuximab, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Paclitaxel
- Where
- 121 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Erythema Migrans
Inflammatory Responses in Solitary and Multiple Erythema Migrans
The investigators will evaluate differences in host immune responses (levels of cytokines and chemokines, representative of innate, Th1, and Th17 immune responses) in acute sera from adult patients with solitary or multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT03980015
- Testing
- antibiotic treatment
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Side Effect, Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Tongue Depressor-related Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Tongue
This study aimed to detect tongue edema associated with the pressure exerted by a rigid direct laryngoscope by measuring the tongue area using USG in patients undergoing suspension laryngoscopy (SL) procedures.
- Conditions
- Side Effect, Ischemia Reperfusion Injury, Edema, Tongue Enlarged
- Trial name
- NCT04205253
- Testing
- Ultrasonography imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University