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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Tongue resistance exercises and cheek bulging exercises for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Completed, enrolled 46 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of tongue resistance exercises on tongue muscle strength and swallowing function in frail older adults with mild cognitive impairment living in the community. This study adopts a longitudinal research design with randomization. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups using an online computer-based randomization tool. The experimental group performed tongue resistance exercises, while the control group practiced cheek bulging exercises.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The TRE program consisted of the following exercises: Exercise 1: Tongue Protrusion and Retraction Against Resistance, Exercise 2: Anterior Tongue Protrusion and Retraction Against Resistance, Exercise 3: Middle Tongue Protrusion and Retraction Against Resistance, Exercise 4: Middle Tongue Elevation with Pharyngeal Sound Production, Exercise 5: Tongue Elevation and Posterior Sweeping, and Exercise 6: Saliva Swallowing with Lip Closure.
Cheek bulging exercises involved a series of movements: Lip Closure: Participants began by closing their lips. Unilateral Cheek Bulging: They then bulged their right cheek, followed by relaxation and return to the initial position. This was repeated on the left side. Bilateral Cheek Bulging: Finally, participants bulged both cheeks simultaneously.