Induction of Salivary Neuromodulators by Chanting and Breathing Exercise
The study investigates the potential of ancient Tamil practices (chanting and breathing exercises) to stimulate the secretion of NGF in saliva, which has implications for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Given the increasing prevalence of AD and the limitations of current pharmacological treatments, this non-invasive approach could represent a novel therapeutic strategy. The findings may open avenues for further research and development of NGF as a therapeutic target, potentially leading to new market opportunities in neurodegenerative disease management. The integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream healthcare could enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, positioning this research favorably in the evolving biopharma landscape.
Indication: Alzheimer Disease
Modality: behavioral intervention
Target: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Ingested: Jul 14, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
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Condition raw: Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cancer
Condition normalized: Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cancer
Modality raw: behavioral intervention
Modality normalized: behavioral intervention
Target raw: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
Target normalized: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)