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NCT Number: NCT03194048

Effect of Functional Chewing Training on Tongue Thrust and Drooling in Children With Cerebral Palsy

This study examined the effect of Functional Chewing Training(FuCT) on tongue thrust and drooling in children with cerebral palsy.

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Key information

Conditions

Mastication Disorder Mouth Diseases Salivary Gland Diseases Sialorrhea Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

4 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Children were divided into two groups: The FuCT group and control group receiving classical oral motor exercises. Each group received training for 12 weeks. Oral motor assessment was performed. Chewing performance level was determined with the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale(KCPS). Tongue thrust severity was evaluated with the Tongue Thrust Rating Scale(TTRS). The Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale(DSFS) was used to evaluate drooling severity and frequency. The evaluations were performed before and after treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • diagnosed with cerebral palsy
  • aged between 4-6 years
  • fed by orally
  • had tongue thrust

Exclusion criteria

  • children who were unable the sitting position

Treatment and study plan

Functional Chewing Training

Other

FuCT;

  • Family training
  • Providing optimal sitting posture for children to support oral sensorimotor functions
  • Positioning the food to the molar area during every meal to stimulate lateral and rotational tongue movements
  • Massage of the upper and lower gums through the front teeth to molar area
  • Chewing training to stimulate lateral and rotational tongue movements
  • Gradually increasing the food consistency, for 12 weeks in 5 sets (1 set = 20 min) each day

Other names: FuCT

Classical Oral Motor Exercises

Other

Classical Oral Motor Exercises;

  • Family training
  • passive and active lip and tongue exercises, for 12 weeks in 5 sets (1 set = 20 min) each day

Primary outcomes

  1. Tongue Thrust Rating Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Tongue thrust for each child is scored while they are feeding.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Parents were asked how often and in which severity experiencing drooling their children.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Functional Chewing Training on Tongue Thrust and Drooling in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jun 21, 2017
Registry last updated
Jun 21, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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