MRI reveals hidden speech success after late cleft palate repair
NCT ID NCT07514091
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use MRI scans to see how well the palate and throat muscles work after a special surgery for cleft palate repair. The surgery uses a piece of cheek muscle to close the gap and aims to improve speech. Ten people who have not had early treatment will get the surgery and then have MRI scans and speech tests 6 months later.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 10 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 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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5 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-syndromic cleft palate (La Veau I-IV) * No prior palatal surgery * Consent for MRI and follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Syndromic clefts or associated craniofacial anomalies. * Systemic co-morbidities * Previous palatal surgery. * Contraindications to MRI.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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