New surgery aims to help kids with rare skull condition breathe easier
NCT ID NCT01022008
First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 22 times
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.
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Locations
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Hopital Necker
Paris, 75015, France
What this could mean
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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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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.