Speech therapy study for Cantonese-speaking kids with cleft palate
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new speech therapy program for children and teens (ages 4–17) who had cleft palate repair before age 2 and have certain speech sound errors. It aims to improve their speech clarity and communication.
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Who can take part
- Age 4 to 17 years old
- Had surgery to fix a cleft palate (with or without cleft lip) before 24 months old
- Have at least one specific type of speech error, like sounds made in the throat or back of the mouth
- Speak Cantonese as your main language
- No known hearing loss, learning delays, or language disorders that would make speech therapy difficult
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