Personalized nostril retainer support for cleft lip surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether a custom-made nostril retainer, used after cleft lip surgery, helps keep the nose shaped well as it heals. It may improve the appearance of the nose in infants who have surgery for a cleft lip before 18 months of age.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby is younger than 18 months old.
- Your baby has a cleft lip on one side and is having surgery to repair the lip and nose.
- Your baby has no current infection or inflammation in the area.
- Your baby has no other birth defects besides the cleft lip or cleft palate.
- You can bring your baby to follow-up appointments and agree to take part.
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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