New jaw expander could improve smiles for kids with cleft lip and palate
NCT ID NCT07384338
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new device called the Leaf Self Expander to widen the upper jaw in 20 children with cleft lip and palate. The device was compared to the standard rapid maxillary expander. Researchers used 3D scans to measure changes in bone and tooth position. The goal was to see if the new device works as well or better before bone graft surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Leaf Self Expander device
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a more comfortable or effective way to widen the upper jaw in children with cleft lip and palate, improving dental alignment before bone grafting.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is compared to an existing treatment, and any benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Al-Azhar University
Cairo, 11651, Egypt