Clinical trials
Cleft Palate Children clinical trials
Below are recruiting cleft palate children clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 17 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06105099Recruiting
Speech therapy for children with cleft palate
This study tests a special speech therapy program for children with a cleft palate who have speech errors. The therapy focuses on improving speech sounds and seeing if the improvements last over time.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT06381713Recruiting
Speech therapy for children with cleft palate
This study compares two types of speech therapy for children with cleft palate. It looks at how well each type works and how much it costs, to help find the best way to improve your child's speech.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT07692061Enrolling by invitation
Speech therapy study for Cantonese-speaking kids with cleft palate
This study tests a new speech therapy program for children and teens (ages 4–17) who had cleft palate repair before age 2 and have certain speech sound errors. It aims to improve their speech clarity and communication.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 4–17 - NCT06505330Recruiting
Probiotics for kids with cleft palate
This study looks at whether giving probiotics (helpful bacteria) to children with cleft palate can improve the bacteria in their airways and possibly prevent infections. Researchers want to see if this simple treatment helps keep kids healthier.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 6 months–2 years - NCT06895395Recruiting
Speech therapy for kids with cleft palate
This study compares different types of speech therapy for children born with a cleft palate who have developed certain speech errors. The goal is to learn which therapy works best from the perspective of the child, their family, and the speech therapist.
GhentAges 4–12 - NCT06962306RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for children having cleft palate surgery
This trial tests different ways to manage pain after cleft palate repair in young children. The goal is to find which approach works best to lower pain and improve recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 6 months–4 years - NCT07279883Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after cleft palate surgery in children
This study looks back at the medical records of children who had cleft palate surgery in 2017 or 2018. It compares how long they stayed in the hospital and their pain needs after surgery, between those who got standard pain medicine alone and those who also got a nerve block to help with pain.
StockholmAges 3 months–15 years - NCT07340008Recruiting
Comparing medicines for calm stitch removal in children after cleft surgery
This study compares three different medicines (ketamine, nalbuphine, and dexmedetomidine) to help keep children calm and comfortable while their stitches are removed after cleft surgery. It may help find the best way to reduce pain and anxiety in young children during this procedure.
LjubljanaAges 6 months–3 years - NCT07557576Recruiting
Pain management approaches for children having cleft surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia (with and without opioid painkillers) for children undergoing cleft lip or palate surgery. The goal is to see which approach better controls pain after surgery and reduces agitation as the child wakes up.
ZagrebAges 3 months–7 years - NCT06338319Enrolling by invitation
Book sharing study for toddlers with cleft palate
This study tests whether a book-sharing program can help toddlers (20-32 months) who had cleft palate repair improve their language and communication skills. Families will use a smartphone or tablet to record and send videos.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 1.7 years–2.7 years - NCT04928352RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing numbing medicine during cleft palate surgery
This trial tests whether a breathing treatment (nebulized numbing medicine) can reduce pain during cleft palate repair in young children. It may help comfort your child after surgery when they are under general anesthesia.
Asyut, AssuitAges 1–7 - NCT06408337RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Biocleft for cleft palate repair in children
This trial tests a new treatment called BIOCLEFT, made from your child's own cheek cells, to help repair a complete cleft palate on one side. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and works better than standard surgery.
Granada, Spain/GranadaAges 10 months–1.2 years - NCT06143254Recruiting
Infant sign training for speech development
This trial tests whether teaching infants with cleft palate simple signs can help them communicate before they can speak. It may support their speech and language development.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 1–2 - NCT06122805Recruiting
Electric vs. Manual Toothbrush for Kids with Cleft Lip/Palate
This study compares a special dual-light electric toothbrush to a regular manual toothbrush for kids and teens with cleft lip or palate who wear braces. The goal is to see which brush keeps teeth cleaner and gums healthier during orthodontic treatment and after oral surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6–20 - NCT06072495Recruiting
Understanding Why Some Cleft Palate Repair Patients Have Ongoing Speech Issues
This study uses special MRI scans to help doctors understand why some children who had cleft palate surgery still have difficulty with certain speech sounds. By looking at how the muscles in the back of the throat work, researchers hope to improve future surgical techniques and speech outcomes.
AmiensAges 7–12 - NCT05492266Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for nasal speech in children
This trial tests whether strengthening the muscles you use to breathe out can help children ages 5–17 who have too much nasal sound in their speech. If it works, it could reduce the need for surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 5–17 - NCT06986343Enrolling by invitation
Palatal expansion and activator device for sleep in children
This trial tests if a palatal expander combined with an Up-Locker activator can improve sleep and open up the airway in children with sleep-disordered breathing. It may help kids who snore and have a narrow upper jaw.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 6–8
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cleft palate children?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 17 recruiting cleft palate children studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cleft palate children trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cleft palate children trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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