Mouth exercises for swallowing in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests two types of mouth exercises to help children with spastic cerebral palsy who have trouble swallowing. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve swallowing safely.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 7 years old.
- They must have a confirmed diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy from a doctor.
- A speech-language pathologist must have diagnosed them with dysphagia (trouble swallowing).
- No major changes in their health or neurological status in the last 6 months.
- They should be able to follow simple instructions during therapy sessions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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