New 3D face scans could help babies with cleft lip

NCT ID NCT07660042

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new way to measure nose and lip shape in 14 infants with cleft lip and palate using 3D facial scans. Researchers compared these scans to standard photos and manual measurements to see if the digital method is accurate. The goal is to find a better, less invasive way to track facial changes before surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more accurate and easier way to assess facial changes in infants with cleft lip and palate, potentially improving treatment planning.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed study with only 14 infants, so results may not apply to all cases. It tests a measurement method, not a treatment, so it won't directly improve health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cleft lip cleft lip/palate

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CLEFT LIP AND PALATE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry-Cairo University

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 00202, Egypt

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