Helmet therapy for infants with severe flat head
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests whether corrective helmet therapy affects neck movement and temperature control in infants with severe flat head syndrome. It may help improve head shape and overall comfort.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a severe or very severe flat spot on the head caused by lying in one position.
- Treatment starts when your child is between 4 and 12 months old.
- Your child must wear the helmet for at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).
- Your child must be able to wear the helmet 23 hours a day as instructed.
- No other conditions like craniosynostosis (early fusing of skull bones), hydrocephalus (fluid in the brain), or torticollis (neck tightness) are present.
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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