New surgery aims to help kids with rare skull condition breathe easier
NCT ID NCT01022008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a surgical technique called osteodistraction to improve breathing in 14 children with faciocraniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. The surgery uses devices to gradually separate and reshape the skull and face. The main goal was to see if it could improve respiratory function and reduce sleep apnea.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Osteodistraction device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a surgical technique that significantly improves breathing and reduces sleep apnea in children with faciocraniosynostosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The surgery carries risks like infection and may not fully correct breathing problems.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Necker
Paris, 75015, France