Orofacial cleft

This study compares a new stem-cell-based kit to the standard bone graft surgery for repairing gaps in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in children aged 6 to 11 with cleft lip and palate. The kit uses stem cells from baby teeth combined with a special material to help bone grow. Th…

This study compares two surgical techniques to repair a bone gap in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in 20 people who missed earlier treatment. One method uses bone from the patient's jaw, the other from the hip. Researchers will measure bone volume and shape after 6 months to see …

This study tests whether adding metformin gel to a standard bone graft improves bone quality in children aged 8 to 12 with a cleft in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft). 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the metformin-enhanced graft or a placebo. The main go…

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing bilateral alveolar clefts (gaps in the upper jaw) using bone grafts from the hip. Twenty participants will receive either a solid bone block or loose bone chips. The goal is to see which method provides better bone volume …

This study aims to see if online speech therapy works as well as face-to-face sessions for children aged 5 to 11 with repaired cleft palate. Sixty-four children will receive 30-minute speech therapy twice a week for 10 weeks, either online or in person. Researchers will measure i…

This study tests whether teaching speech and language skills to infants with unrepaired cleft palate can improve their communication before palate repair surgery. Two hundred infants aged 6 to 10 months will join weekly coaching sessions with their families. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at different presurgical treatments for infants born with cleft lip and palate. These treatments help shape the mouth and nose before surgery. Researchers will compare how well each approach works, how many clinic visits are needed, and how much burden it places …

This study observes 150 infants and toddlers having cleft lip or palate repair to understand how often breathing complications occur and what factors increase risk. Researchers will use standard airway scoring tools to see if they can predict problems like laryngospasm or low oxy…

This 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…

This study looks at whether using a flap from the cheek (FAMM flap) helps bone grow better when repairing a cleft in the gum area. Five people aged 9 to 20 who already had braces to widen the palate will be included. Researchers will use 3D X-rays to measure bone height, width, a…