This study is being done to test the effects of Lingual Muscle Therapy (LMT) in patients with Late-Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD) who have tongue weakness. The results of this study will help design future research studies about LMT in LOPD.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
5
Lingual Muscle Training using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (OIPI) device
Duke University Medical Center and affiliated practices
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Safety of lingual muscle training
Safety measured by pain rating scale
Time frame: 13 weeks
Feasibility of lingual muscle training as measured by questionnaires
Time frame: 13 weeks
Change in lingual strength
Change from pre-test to post-test
Time frame: baseline, 13 weeks
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