New dissolvable foods could ease Post-Surgery feeding for kids
NCT ID NCT06522958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether special high-dissolving foods can improve feeding quality of life for children aged 6 months to 18 years after craniofacial surgery. Half of the 160 participants will receive these foods after surgery, while the other half will follow standard care. Researchers will survey caregivers about feeding experiences and check for wound issues at 1 and 3 weeks after surgery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 160 people
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- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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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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6 months to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ages 0 years, 6 months to 18 years of age * Patients with a diagnosed cleft/craniofacial condition undergoing one of the following cleft/craniofacial related surgeries in the upcoming calendar year (a-c): 1. Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty) 2. Alveolar Bone Graft Surgery 3. Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Surgery * Patients who eat fully by mouth (PO) * Patients who adhered to scheduling protocols and attended all necessary pre- and post-operative visits Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 6 months or over the age of 18 * Patients who utilize an NG-tube or G-tube for primary means of nutrition/hydration * Patients who have PO recommendations from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist that prevents their ability to consume Level 4 IDDSI (pureed) foods, including patients who are NPO. * Patients with any diagnosed allergies to the ingredients listed on the Savorease Therapeutic Foods ingredient labels * Patients/caregivers who are not able to participate in pre- and post-operative protocoled visits for any reason * Patients/caregivers who are not able to respond to written questions presented in English
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Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10017, United States
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