Facial Artery Flap for Cleft Palate Bone Growth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical technique using tissue from the face to help rebuild bone in the upper jaw (alveolar ridge) of patients with cleft palate who are also receiving orthodontic (braces) treatment. The goal is to improve bone volume and support for teeth.
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Who can take part
- You are between 9 and 20 years old
- You have a cleft palate (a gap in the roof of the mouth)
- You are currently receiving or planning to receive palatal expansion orthodontic treatment (a type of braces that widens the upper jaw)
- You do not have an active infection (such as a cold, wound infection, or other current illness)
- You do not have underlying chronic diseases (like diabetes, heart disease, or immune disorders)
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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