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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 range4 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Oral motor functions

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07516860

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-15

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