healthy adults
Conditions
Interventions
Measure tongue pressure, occlusal force, muscle activity of the upper and lower hyoid muscle groups, and sitting pressure in each posture. 1.In wheelchair sitting position, knees shoulder-width apart
Sponsors
Kumamoto Health Science University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults with documented consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Persons with a diagnosis of dysphagia 2) Persons with anatomical (static) disabilities to feeding and swallowing disorders 3) Persons of childbearing potential, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding 4) Those who experience nausea, pain, or other discomfort from tooth or tongue stimulation 5) Those who wear dentures. 6) Patients who have dementia or have communication difficulties and have difficulty communicating. 7) Those who are objectively judged to lack the ability to give informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| tongue pressure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| occlusal force Muscular activity of the supraohyoid muscle group sitting pressure | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactAkiko Nagano
Kumamoto Health Science University Planning and Personnel Department
Outcome results
None listed