Dysphagia, Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of oral facial facilitation and oral motor therapy dysphagia in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy. Specifically, the study aims to: * Evaluate changes in dysphagia and severity following a regimen of oral motor therapy and oral facial facilitation. * Assess improvements in swallowing function, including ease of swallowing and reduction in dysphagia symptoms, after implementing oral motor therapy and oral facial facilitation.
Interventions
OTHERORAL FACIAL FACILITATION
A group will receive oral facial facilitation which included exercise for given, 1. Brushing 2. Vibration 3. Manipulation (stroking and tapping) 4. Oral motor sensory exercise (lip, tongue, swallowing exercises)
OTHERORAL MOTOR THERAPY
B group will receive oral motor therapy which included exercise for given, 1. A volcano bubbles 2. Party blower target 3. Bubble blowing 4. Curly straws
OTHERORAL FACIAL FACILITATION WITH ORAL MOROR THERAY
C group will receive oral facial facilitation and oral motor therapy which included exercise for given, 1. Brushing 2. Vibration 3. Manipulation (stroking and tapping) 4. Oral motor sensory exercise (lip, tongue, swallowing exercises) 5. A volcano bubbles 6. Party blower target 7. Bubble blowing 8. Curly straws
Sponsors
Kafrelsheikh University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 7 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 1\. Confirmed diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy (CP) by a qualified medical professional. 2\. Participants aged 3 to 7 years, as this is a common demographic affected by spastic CP. 3\. Clinical diagnosis of dysphagia, confirmed by a speech-language pathologist or related healthcare provider. 4\. No recent significant changes in neurological status or medical condition within the last six months. 5\. Sufficient cognitive ability to follow simple instructions during therapy sessions, as assessed by a qualified professional. 6\. Parental or guardian consent obtained for participants under 18, along with assent from participants when appropriate. 7\. No recent (within the last three months) oral motor therapy interventions that could confound results. 8\. Willingness and ability of the participant to engage in therapy sessions consistently. 9\. Clearance from a physician to participate in oral motor therapy and related interventions.
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. Diagnosis of other neurological disorders or conditions that may affect swallowing or motor skills. 2\. Serious medical conditions or comorbidities that could interfere with therapy (e.g., severe respiratory issues). 3\. Any surgical interventions affecting the oral or pharyngeal region within the last year. 4\. Concurrent participation in other clinical trials or interventions that could affect swallowing outcomes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| functional oral intake scale | through study completion, an average of 6 months |
| Simplified dysphagia severity rating scale | through study completion, an average of 6 months |
| Eating Assessment Tool-10 | through study completion, an average of 6 months |
Contacts
Primary ContactMarwa Abd Elmawgood Abdo Ragab, BSc.
Outcome results
None listed