Cleft lip

This study compares two bone grafting techniques for people with cleft lip and palate. One method uses a lab-made bone material, while the other uses the patient's own hip bone. The goal is to see which approach is more cost-effective, causes less pain, and heals just as well. Ab…

This study tests whether an opioid-free anesthesia approach using ketamine and dexmedetomidine can control pain and reduce agitation just as well as standard opioid anesthesia in 90 children aged 3 months to 7 years undergoing cleft lip or palate repair. Researchers will measure …

This study tests whether adding a pain medicine called Ketorolac to standard care helps children drink more fluids after cleft palate surgery. About 74 children with cleft palate (with or without cleft lip) will take part. The goal is to see if better pain control leads to improv…

This study compares three different sedatives (ketamine, nalbuphine, and dexmedetomidine) given to 60 children aged 6 months to 3 years who need stitches removed after cleft lip or palate surgery. The goal is to see which drug works fastest and safest to keep the child calm and c…

This study tests whether a custom 3D-printed mouth splint can help burn patients who have developed microstomia (a tight, small mouth opening). Ten participants will use the splint and be measured for changes in mouth size and function using a special survey. The goal is to ease …

This study tests a custom 3D-printed silicone tray that covers the cleft during intubation (placing a breathing tube) in children with cleft lip and palate. The goal is to reduce injuries like bleeding or swelling and make the procedure safer. About 120 children will take part, a…

This study investigates why some children still have speech problems (velopharyngeal insufficiency) after cleft palate surgery. Researchers will use real-time MRI to look at how the soft palate moves and its muscle structure in children aged 7 to 12. By comparing children with di…

This study aims to find genetic factors that may cause cleft lip and palate. Researchers will analyze the DNA of 30 people with the condition using advanced sequencing. The goal is to better understand the genetic roots of this birth defect, which could inform future research.