Cheek flap may boost bone growth in cleft repair
NCT ID NCT07512531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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, and the nasal floor after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 5 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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9 to 20 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. The age of the patients will be 9-20 years. 2. Patients with palatal expansion orthodontic treatment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active infections. 2. Underlying diseases.
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