Vibration therapy for drooling in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle vibration applied to the chin and neck area can reduce drooling in children with cerebral palsy. Drooling affects many children with cerebral palsy and can cause skin irritation; this trial explores a non-surgical treatment option.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- Your child is between 2 and 18 years old
- Your child drools from the mouth (anterior drooling) with moderate to severe frequency or severity
- Your child has not had surgery or botulinum toxin injections for drooling
- Your child is willing to attend treatment sessions regularly (at least 85% attendance required)
- Your child does not have uncontrolled seizures, active infections, or a feeding tube
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