Tape or zap: which helps kids with CP swallow better?

NCT ID NCT07695350

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study compares two therapies—kinesio taping and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—to see which better improves swallowing in children aged 3 to 7 with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Both treatments are applied to neck muscles and are tested alongside standard mouth exercises. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to help these children eat and drink more easily.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Kinesio taping and neuromuscular electrical stimulation
What this could lead to: If effective, these therapies could offer simple, non-drug ways to improve swallowing and eating in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 children. Results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy, and the therapies may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders spastic diplegia

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BILATERAL SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY

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