Sensory play may solve chewing struggles in children

NCT ID NCT07209800

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether whole-body sensory integration therapy could improve chewing and feeding in 31 children with chewing difficulties. Kids did play-based activities like crawling, vibration, and brushing for 60 minutes, three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured chewing performance and mealtime behaviors before and after therapy. The goal is to find a non-drug way to ease mealtime challenges for children.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

sensory integration therapy (play-based exercises, vibration, brushing, oral-motor activities)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help children chew better and make mealtimes less stressful.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 31 children and no control group, so results may not apply to all kids. The therapy requires time and effort from families.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nezahat Keleşoğlu Faculty of Health Sciences

    Konya, Meram, 40336, Turkey (Türkiye)