MRI scans reveal hidden causes of speech issues in cleft palate kids

NCT ID NCT06072495

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

Summary

This study investigates why some children still have speech problems (velopharyngeal insufficiency) after cleft palate surgery. Researchers will use real-time MRI to look at how the soft palate moves and its muscle structure in children aged 7 to 12. By comparing children with different levels of speech difficulty, they hope to find clues that could lead to more personalized treatments.

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 help doctors personalize rehabilitation or surgery for children with persistent speech problems after cleft palate repair.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study, so it may not lead to immediate changes in treatment. The findings might not apply to all children with cleft palate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cleft lip cleft palate congenital velopharyngeal incompetence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie

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    Amiens, 80054, France

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