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Effect of physiotherapy treatment combined with dental treatment on drooling in children with developmental disorders

Combined effect of physiotherapy and dental treatment on drooling in children with developmental disorders: A pilot study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/02/031081
Enrollment
16
Registered
2021-02-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F82- Specific developmental disorder ofmotor function

Interventions

Intervention1: Oromotor Therapy, Dental Prophylaxis: Oromotor therapy thrice weekly for 4 weeks
Dental prophylaxis: Dental scaling, fluoride application. Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Richa Lahiri
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Children in the age group of 4-12 years diagnosed with developmental disorders. 2)Children with current complaint of drooling as stated by parents. 3)Parents who are willing to give consent for the child to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Children who are on medications for controlling drooling. 2)Children who have undergone surgeries for drooling or around the oral cavity. 3)Trauma to oral cavity or face within the past 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
5 Minute Drooling QuotientTimepoint: 4 Weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Drooling Impact scaleTimepoint: 4 Weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRicha Lahiri

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy

richasanjoylahiri@gmail.com8082124570

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026