3D-Printed mouth stretcher could help burn survivors eat and speak again
NCT ID NCT07264218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a custom-made mouthpiece created with 3D scanning and printing for people whose mouths became tight after burn scars. Ten participants will wear the mouthpiece all day except during meals for two months. Researchers will measure if it improves mouth opening and scar appearance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- patient-tailored 3D-printed mouthpiece
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, custom way to stretch mouth scars and improve eating and speaking for burn survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The mouthpiece must be worn all day, which may be uncomfortable, and it may not work for all scar types.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hangang Scared Heart Hospital IRB
Seoul, 07247, South Korea
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