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

NCT ID NCT07695350

Disease control Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages will be ranged from 3 to 7 years old. * They scored ≤10 on an initial evaluation of Oral Motor Assessment scale. * They scored from 5 to 7 in accordance to dysphagia severity scale. * Sufficient cognition to follow simple verbal instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital problems of mouth and soft plate (e.g: cleft lip and plate). * Jaw anomalies. * Gum and/or dental problems. * Chest infection or unstable cardiopulmonary conditions. * Uncontrolled seizures. * History of recent surgery or trauma affecting the head, neck, or oral region. * Skin allergies that prevent the application of kinesio-tape or electrical stimulation electrodes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders spastic diplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bilateral spastic cerebral palsy

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