Face and mouth exercises for swallowing problems in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests two types of mouth and face exercises to help children with cerebral palsy who have trouble swallowing. The goal is to make swallowing safer and easier, which may improve eating and drinking.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a confirmed diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy from a doctor.
- They are between 3 and 7 years old.
- They have a swallowing problem (dysphagia) diagnosed by a specialist, like a speech-language pathologist.
- Their health has been stable for at least 6 months, with no major recent changes.
- They can follow simple instructions during therapy.
- They have not had oral motor therapy in the past 3 months and are not in other studies.
- You (as parent/guardian) agree to let them join, and a doctor clears them to participate.
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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