Clinical Research Directory

Effect of SCS Technique on Oromotor Skills in Children With CP

This study evaluates the clinical efficacy of the Strain Counter-Strain (SCS) technique on improving oromotor functions in children with spastic cerebral palsy. The intervention specifically targets the masseter, SCM, upper trapezius, scalenes, and suprahyoid muscles to release myofascial tension. The study aims to determine if modulating muscle tone through SCS can provide a stable postural foundation to enhance functional oral motor skills. Outcomes are measured after 4 weeks (one month) of intervention, focusing on mouth opening range, drooling frequency and severity, and overall oral motor functions

ORal-motor Assessment and Rehabilitation Mobile App (ORAR App)

The goal of this study is to set up a database of oral-motor and speech functions of post-stroke patients in Hong Kong via an artificial intelligence-powered mobile-health application. The main study objectives are: 1. To establish an image database of oral-facial movements of neurologically healthy adults and adult stroke patients in Hong Kong. 2. To evaluate the oral-motor functions of neurologically healthy adults and stroke patients via instrumental and behavioral assessment. 3. To investigate the correlation between image-based analysis of oral-facial functions and instrumental evaluations and subjective judgment by the speech-language therapist.