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Effect of Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration on Oro-Motor Functional Skills in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-02-20
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effects of Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) on oral motor and feeding functions in children with cerebral palsy (CP). CP is a lifelong movement disorder caused by brain injury, often affecting swallowing and feeding abilities, which can lead to nutritional and growth problems. This study focuses on children aged 1 to nearly 4 years with spastic CP who have oral motor dysfunction, drooling, and dysphagia. The goal is to understand how MNRI may improve these issues and feeding levels. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive oral motor exercise (OME) programs. The study group will get an OME program plus 15 minutes of MNRI technique three times a week for six weeks, while both groups participate in a 30-minute OME program three times weekly for six months. This design allows comparison of the added effect of MNRI to standard oral motor exercises in improving feeding skills and managing drooling. During the study, children will be assessed using tools like the Schedule for Oral Motor Assessment (SOMA) and the Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale (DSFS) at the start and throughout. Researchers will monitor oral motor function with different food textures, feeding levels, and drooling severity. The study involves regular therapy sessions and ongoing evaluation to measure changes in swallowing and feeding abilities over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration on Oro-Motor Functional Skills in Children With Cerebral
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children with spastic cerebral palsy of both sexes
- Age between 1 year and 3 years 9 months
- Having oral motor dysfunction and drooling
- Dysphagia level between 4 and 6 on the FOIS scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Congenital problems of the mouth and soft palate
- Any surgical intervention of the head or mouth
- Gum disorders such as gingivitis
- Epilepsy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 months
Participants receive an Oro Motor Exercise (OME) program for 30 minutes three times per week for 6 months. Those in the study group also receive 15 minutes of MNRI technique three times per week for 6 weeks in addition to OME.
Three visits per week for 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
Giza, Egypt
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Research Team
H
Hebatuallah ehab zedain
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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