New surgical trick may improve nose shape after cleft lip repair
NCT ID NCT07624643
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a surgical technique called a dermal roll flap to support the nostril base in 45 people who had a previous cleft lip repair. The flap uses extra skin from the lip to lift and stabilize the nostril on the cleft side. Researchers measured changes in nostril position before and after surgery to see if the technique improved symmetry.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dermal roll flap surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could improve nostril shape and breathing for people with cleft lip repair.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery risks include infection or scarring.
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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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King Edward Medical University Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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