Improving speech outcomes for children with cleft palate in rural India
Official title: Improving communication outcomes in children with cleft palate in rural India
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-10930884 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids with cleft lip and palate in rural India communicate better by finding out who might need extra surgeries or speech therapy, and making sure families know about the care and support available to them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $193,449 |
| NIH project number | 5R21DC021639-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930884 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years with cleft lip and palate living in rural India.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cleft lip or palate or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication outcomes for children with cleft lip and palate living in rural India. It aims to identify children who may benefit from secondary surgeries or speech therapy, which are often overlooked due to limited access to healthcare resources. By utilizing AI algorithms, the project seeks to improve follow-up care and ensure that families are informed about available treatment options. The approach includes active follow-up and community engagement to address the needs of these children effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve speech quality and overall quality of life for children with cleft palate in rural areas.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have shown promise in improving healthcare access and outcomes in underserved populations, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scherer, Nancy J. — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Scherer, Nancy J.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.