Effect of SCS Technique on Oromotor Skills in Children With CP (NCT07516860) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of SCS Technique on Oromotor Skills in Children With CP
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2026-01-20
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the clinical efficacy of the Strain Counter-Strain (SCS) technique on improving oromotor functions in children with spastic cerebral palsy. The intervention specifically targets the masseter, SCM, upper trapezius, scalenes, and suprahyoid muscles to release myofascial tension. The study aims to determine if modulating muscle tone through SCS can provide a stable postural foundation to enhance functional oral motor skills. Outcomes are measured after 4 weeks (one month) of intervention, focusing on mouth opening range, drooling frequency and severity, and overall oral motor functions
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chronological age was 4 - 8 years from gender was selected
* Their degrees of spasticity were 1, 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.
* They had moderate drooling according to modified drooling questionnaire.
* Mouth opening limitation was less than 3 cm.
* Their levels of motor function were II - III- IV according to gross motor function classification system.
* Their levels of feeding abilities were III on Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System.
* Children were able to follow instruction
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any history of jaw, head, and face trauma.
* Facial or dental developmental abnormalities.
* Any history of head and neck surgical intervention.
* Congenital abnormalities of head and neck
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Oral motor functions
Timeframe: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention