Study to Assess the effect of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) DEVICE on Swallow Function and Aspiration prevention in patients after Tongue Cancer Surgery.

Effect of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on Dysphagia and Aspiration Prevention in Post Glossectomy Patients A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101318

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: C029- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: EMST DEVICE: EMST focuses on strengthening mechanisms of airway protection and defence. EMST has been shown to increase expiratory pressure generation by 30% to 150%, with an average of

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary respectable tumor of Tongue. 2. Histologically proven SCC of Tongue. 3. Patient undergoing Compartmental, Subtotal, Near Total Glossectomies.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic radiation exposed patients of Tongue carcinoma. 2. Recurrent/ Relapsed and metastatic patients/ Unresectable cases. 3. Neurological disorders affecting swallowing, Prior swallowing impaired or Severe dysphagia patients. 4. Severe Cardiopulmonary conditions impacting expiratory efforts.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in MEP (cm H20) from baseline to 4weeksTimepoint: 2years	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Time to removal of Ryles Tube (days post-surgery) 2. Aspiration events in control vs treatment groups 3. QoL improvement (MDADI score) at 4 and 8 weeks . 4. Improvement in FEES-based Score at 4 and 8weeks. Timepoint: 2years	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR Manish Verma

AIIMS , New Delhi

rajeev9843@yahoo.co.in01126593386

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026