How gap size affects voice and throat in children
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how the size of the gap in the throat (velopharyngeal gap) affects the voice box and voice quality in children with cleft palate or similar conditions. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat speech and voice problems.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 4 and 12 years old.
- They must have a cleft palate (with or without a cleft lip) or another cause of velopharyngeal insufficiency — a problem where the throat doesn't close properly during speech.
- They cannot have had prior speech surgery (like a flap procedure) for this condition.
- They must be able to cooperate with tests and have no hearing, learning, or behavior problems that would interfere.
- They cannot have a current cold, severe allergies, reflux, or recent voice strain, and no other laryngeal (voice box) conditions.
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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