The Effects of Oral Facial Facilitation and Oral Motor Therapy in Dysphagia

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Dysphagia; Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)

• Registration Number: NCT06785220
• Lead Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University

Brief Summary

The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of oral facial facilitation and oral motor therapy dysphagia in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy. Specifically, the study aims to:

* Evaluate changes in dysphagia and severity following a regimen of oral motor therapy and oral facial facilitation.

* Assess improvements in swallowing function, including ease of swallowing and reduction in dysphagia symptoms, after implementing oral motor therapy and oral facial facilitation.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-17
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-21
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-21
• Study Start: 2025-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-30
• Study Completion: 2025-08-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 13

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Confirmed diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy (CP) by a qualified medical professional.

  2. Participants aged 3 to 7 years, as this is a common demographic affected by spastic CP.

  3. Clinical diagnosis of dysphagia, confirmed by a speech-language pathologist or related healthcare provider.

  4. No recent significant changes in neurological status or medical condition within the last six months.

  5. Sufficient cognitive ability to follow simple instructions during therapy sessions, as assessed by a qualified professional.

  6. Parental or guardian consent obtained for participants under 18, along with assent from participants when appropriate.

  7. No recent (within the last three months) oral motor therapy interventions that could confound results.

  8. Willingness and ability of the participant to engage in therapy sessions consistently.

  9. Clearance from a physician to participate in oral motor therapy and related interventions.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1. Diagnosis of other neurological disorders or conditions that may affect swallowing or motor skills.

  2. Serious medical conditions or comorbidities that could interfere with therapy (e.g., severe respiratory issues).

  3. Any surgical interventions affecting the oral or pharyngeal region within the last year.

  4. Concurrent participation in other clinical trials or interventions that could affect swallowing outcomes.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
functional oral intake scale	through study completion, an average of 6 months
Simplified dysphagia severity rating scale	through study completion, an average of 6 months
Eating Assessment Tool-10	through study completion, an average of 6 months