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Effect of Myofascial release technique on oral function in children with Cerebral Palsy in the age group of 3 to 12 years

Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on Oromotor Dysfunction in children with Cerebral Palsy in the age group of 3-12years: An Experimental Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/03/041411
Enrollment
20
Registered
2022-03-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial Release Therapy (MFRT): 12 Sessions of MFRT 3 times a week for 4 weeks Control Intervention1: Conventional Therapy (CT): proper Feeding Technique and Oromotor stimulation pre

Sponsors

Harshada Sonawane
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All types of Cerebral Palsy children having Oromotor Dysfunction in the age group of 3-12 years 2. Children assessed by Oral Motor Assessment Scale with score between 0 (passive) to 2 (semi functional) 3. Both gender 4. Children who are able to understand commands

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children having congenital deformities like cleft lip, cleft palate 2. Children having open wounds, skin hypersensitivity or inflammation, infectious skin conditions, febrile state (high temperature), 3. Acute circulatory conditions & acute blood disorders, severe undiagnosed swelling as in such conditions MFR will be contraindicated. 4. Any dental issues like tooth decay, tooth sensitivity, Gum disease 5. Any issues related to TMJ dysfunction like sliding hinge

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Oral Motor Assessment Scale Timepoint: 2 times ( Pre and Post Intervention)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrHarshada Sonawane

Deccan Education Societyâ??s Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy

harshadaa.dk@gmail.com9545256163

Outcome results

None listed

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