Understanding Why Some Cleft Palate Repair Patients Have Ongoing Speech Issues
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Your child had cleft lip surgery, cleft palate surgery, or both at Amiens University Hospital
- Your child's ongoing care is at Amiens University Hospital
- Your child speaks French as their native language
- Your child can safely have an MRI scan (no metal implants or medical devices that prevent MRI)
- Your child does not have a syndrome, genetic condition, or severe developmental delay unrelated to the cleft
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