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The acute effects of Kinesio Taping on drooling in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Yilmaz N, Turker D, Aytar A, Yemisci OU, Aytar A
Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2024 Jul-Aug;27(5-6):161-168
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

INTRODUCTION: This study purpose of determining the short-term effects of Kinesio Taping on drooling in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS: CP were randomly divided into 3 groups as the kinesio tape (n = 16), sham tape (n = 16), and control (n = 16) groups. The drooling severity and frequency were assessed with the Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale, and the amount of saliva was measured by the 5-minute drooling quotient. All outcome measurements were repeated for all children at the baseline, after 45 minutes, and after 2 days of application. RESULTS: There was a significant decrease found in drooling severity, frequency, and amount in the Kinesio Taping group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the sham taping and control groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The use of Kinesio Tape in drooling reduced drooling severity, frequency, and amount.

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