Congenital velopharyngeal incompetence
MONDO:0008180Failure of the soft palate to reach the posterior pharyngeal wall to close the opening between the oral and nasal cavities. Incomplete velopharyngeal closure is primarily related to surgeries (adenoidectomy; cleft palate) or an incompetent palatopharyngeal sphincter. It is characterized by hypernasal speech.
Also known as: palatopharyngeal incompetence, velopharyngeal incompetence, velopharyngeal insufficiency
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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MRI reveals hidden speech success after late cleft palate repair
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use MRI scans to see how well the palate and throat muscles work after a special surgery for cleft palate repair. The surgery uses a piece of cheek muscle to close the gap and aims to improve speech. Ten people who have not had early treatment will get the surgery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Jaw surgery for sleep apnea may cause temporary speech issues, study finds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often people develop speech or swallowing problems after a jaw-advancement surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will measure nasality, speech, and swallowing in 28 adults before and after surgery at five different times. The goal is to better u…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC