Laryngomalacia and breathing in children: before and after treatment study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial is for children with laryngomalacia (a floppy voice box) who have noisy breathing and trouble breathing. It will check how they are doing before and after treatment, and follow up for one year to see how their quality of life improves.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have laryngomalacia (a floppy voice box that can cause noisy breathing).
- Your child must have stridor (a high-pitched, noisy sound when breathing in).
- Your child must have breathing difficulties (like working hard to breathe or pauses in breathing).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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