Cleft palate

This trial tests whether repairing an isolated cleft palate at 6 months of age leads to better speech than waiting until 12 months. About 650 infants across the UK, Scandinavia, and Brazil will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgery times. Doctors will measure how well th…

This study tested a new calcium phosphate putty to repair bone gaps in the gums of 84 children with unilateral cleft lip and palate. The putty was compared to the standard approach of using the child's own bone. Researchers measured how much bone remained after one year, as well …

This study tested a new device called the Leaf Self Expander to widen the upper jaw in 20 children with cleft lip and palate. The device was compared to the standard rapid maxillary expander. Researchers used 3D scans to measure changes in bone and tooth position. The goal was to…

This study tested a new surgical technique for repairing a common complication after cleft palate surgery: a hole (fistula) in the roof of the mouth. In 36 patients, half received the standard two-layer repair, while the other half also had a small piece of fat from the cheek pla…

Newborns with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate often wear a custom molding appliance for a few months before surgery to bring the upper jaw segments closer together. This trial compares two versions: a vomer molding appliance and a conventional molding appliance. Researche…

This trial tests whether stem cells from children's shed baby teeth can replace the standard hip bone graft for repairing a cleft in the upper jaw. Twenty children aged 7 to 12 with cleft lip and palate will receive either the stem cell graft or a traditional bone graft from thei…

This study tested whether a special nerve block given during cleft palate repair can lower pain and reduce the need for opioids in children. Forty children having their first cleft palate surgery received the nerve block. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use to see if …

This study tested whether a single dose of dexmedetomidine, given during surgery, can prevent severe agitation in children aged 1-7 after cleft palate repair. Sixty children were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo (saline). The main goal was to measure emer…

This study looked at Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS), a rare genetic condition that affects cholesterol production and causes birth defects and intellectual disabilities. Researchers enrolled 130 patients and their mothers to learn more about the disease's progression, genetic …

This study looked at whether a special honey (Trigona sp.) helps heal wounds after cleft palate surgery better than a standard antibiotic dressing. Twenty-four children aged 18 months to 6.5 years participated. Researchers measured a healing marker in saliva before and after surg…

This study looked at how routine cleft repair surgery changes blood flow in the roof of the mouth. Researchers used a non-invasive probe to measure oxygen levels in the tissue before and after surgery in 77 patients. The goal was to understand the surgery's effect on tissue healt…

This study measured normal nasalance scores in 131 French-speaking children aged 8 to 10 using a non-invasive device called a Nasometer. The goal is to create reference values that help doctors diagnose velopharyngeal dysfunction, a common issue in children with cleft palate, wit…