Comparison of Different Feeding Appliances for Cleft Palate Babies

This study will compare flexible , rigid feeding plates and a special feeding bottle for children with cleft palate.

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Key information

Conditions

Cleft Palate Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Craniofacial Abnormalities Jaw Abnormalities Jaw Diseases Maxillofacial Abnormalities Mouth Abnormalities Mouth Diseases Muscle Hypertonia Muscle Rigidity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Abnormalities Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stomatognathic Diseases Stomatognathic System Abnormalities

Age range

1 day–15 day

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

faculty of dentistry Tanta University

Tanta, +2, Egypt

About this study

This study will compare flexible , rigid feeding plates and a special feeding bottle for children with cleft palate.

The purpose of the present study will be explained to the patient's parents and informed consent will be obtained according to the guidelines on human research adopted by the Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Infants with age range from 1-15 days.
Unilateral cleft palate.
Medically free subjects.
Both males and females.

Exclusion criteria

Patients older than 15 days.
Syndromic patients with other defects in addition to cleft lip and palate.
Patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate.
Patients with previous presurgical infant orthopedic treatment.
Medically compromised patients.-

Treatment and study plan

flexible feeding plate

Device

One mm thick clear thermoplastic sheet was adapted over the cast using a vacuum-forming machine.

Other names: special feeding appliance

Primary outcomes

The feeding efficiency

Time frame: during 1 month

The measure was defined as the volume of fluid transferred per unit time, in milliliters per minute (mL/min).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tanta University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Oct 26, 2023
Registry last updated: Oct 26, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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