Gentle touch may ease drooling and eating struggles in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07516860
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a gentle hands-on technique called Strain Counter-Strain to relax tight jaw and neck muscles in 30 children with spastic cerebral palsy, ages 4 to 8. The goal is to improve mouth opening, reduce drooling, and make eating easier. Results are measured after one month of treatment.
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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