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Effects of Orofacial Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga in Children With Down Syndrome

NCT06352151 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-09-08

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Summary

The study aims to compare the effects of orofacial therapy and therapeutic yoga on swallowing, sleep habits, and quality of life in children with Down syndrome.

Conditions

  • Down Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Routine Physiotherapy Group

Children with Down syndrome who receive routine physical therapy treatment in special education centers will undergo evaluation after eight weeks of treatment, followed by a control evaluation after 12 weeks.

OTHER

Orofacial Treatment Group

The orofacial treatment group receives therapeutic orofacial treatment in addition to routine physiotherapy treatment. Each week, one or two target exercises will be taught to the child with Down syndrome, and the exercises will gradually increase throughout the process. Parental involvement will be encouraged during the treatment to ensure active participation in therapy. The goals of the therapy are as follows: First Goal: Nasal hygiene and Sleep hygiene education Second Goal: Nasal Breathing Exercise Training Third Goal: Creating Awareness of Tongue Resting Position Fourth Goal: Creating Lip Position Awareness - Lip Exercises Goal Five: Chewing Muscle Exercises Sixth Goal: Strengthening the Soft Palate Seventh Goal: Reshaping Correct Swallowing

OTHER

Therapeutic Yoga Group

The therapeutic yoga group receives therapeutic yoga treatment and routine physiotherapy treatment. Children with Down syndrome will be given yoga exercises suitable for their age.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hasan Kalyoncu University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aysenur Tuncer, PhD · Hasan Kalyoncu University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-01
Primary Completion
2024-10-28
Completion
2025-03-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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