Local Vibration for Drooling in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07626424) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Local Vibration for Drooling in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized-controlled trial evaluates local vibration therapy for drooling and orofacial muscle biomechanics in children with cerebral palsy. Participants receive either local vibration plus conventional physiotherapy or sham vibration plus conventional physiotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
* Age between 2 and 18 years
* Presence of anterior drooling
* Drooling severity and frequency score ≥ 3 on a standardized drooling scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of surgical intervention for drooling management
* History of botulinum toxin injection for drooling management
* Use of medications affecting salivary control
* Presence of progressive neurological disease
* Presence of salivary gland pathology or active upper respiratory tract infection
* History or symptoms of aspiration pneumonia within the last 6 months
* Indication for surgical treatment of drooling (e.g., more than four clothing changes per day and presence of chin or neck dermatitis)
* Uncontrolled seizures
* Presence of oral or perioral lesions
* Presence of gastrostomy tube
* Treatment adherence below 85%
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Muscle Tone
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the third intervention session, and 1-week follow-up
2
Muscle Stiffness
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the third intervention session, and 1-week follow-up
3
Muscle Elasticity (logarithmic decrement)
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the third intervention session, and 1-week follow-up