Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:06 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:06 AM
NCT ID:
NCT04809558
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are age 55 or older
* \< 3 score on Eating Assessment Tool-10 (screening tool for swallowing difficulty)
* \> 24 score on Mini Mental State Examination (screening tool for cognitive impairment)
* Have a normal oral structure as assessed with an oral mechanism screener
Exclusion Criteria:
* A history of seizures (contraindication for Tongueometer™ use)
* Past or present pain disorders involving the jaw or mandible (e.g., TMJ disorder, myofascial pain disorder) (contraindication for Tongueometer™ use)
* A history of oral surgery (routine dental surgery acceptable)
* A history of neurogenic disorder (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
* A history of swallowing difficulty
* Not being able to complete an 8-week study protocol
Healthy Volunteers:
True
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
55 Years
Study:
NCT04809558
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04809558