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Effects of Therapeutic Taping on the lips of children with Trisomy 21

Therapeutic Taping effects on lip seal in children with Trisomy 21: comparison between Inelastic, Elastic, and Hyperelastic Tapes a randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-6gx95tt
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-16
Start date
2026-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Down Syndrome

Interventions

This is a randomized, controlled, three-arm, double-blind clinical study with a blinded evaluator. In the Inelastic Taping Group (ITG), participants will receive applications of inelastic tape (Microp

Sponsors

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
2 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Present Trisomy 21; be at least 2 years and at most 6 years old; not have complete lip sealing in the habitual position; not be undergoing speech therapy for orofacial motor function.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of other associated syndromes; craniofacial malformations; allergic reactions to the use of the bandage; skin lesions in the area where the bandage is applied.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
It is expected that there will be a modification of the habitual lip posture, keeping them sealed.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
n improvement in orofacial and body movements is expected.—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactMariana Batista

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

marianarodriguesbatista1@gmail.com+55-31-34099665

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)