Head shape improvement with helmet therapy in infants
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how helmet therapy affects head shape in infants with flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly). It aims to understand how head size changes during and after treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is under 12 months old.
- Your baby has been diagnosed with a flat head syndrome (a misshapen head from lying in one position).
- Your baby is being treated with a special helmet (cranial orthosis).
- You have not already had a helmet fitted before this study consultation.
- You give permission for your baby's data to be used in the study.
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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