Comparing speech interventions for children with cleft palate
High and Low Intensity Speech Intervention in Children With a Cleft Palate: Perceptions of Children, Their Caregivers and Speech-language Pathologists
University Hospital, Ghent · NCT06895395
This study is trying to find out if high or low intensity speech therapy works better for children with cleft palate by talking to the kids, their caregivers, and speech therapists about their experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 175 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Trial ID | NCT06895395 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare high and low intensity speech interventions for children with cleft palate by gathering perceptions from both speech-language pathologists and the children and their caregivers. The study will involve individual semi-structured interviews to explore experiences and acceptability of the different intervention intensities. By focusing on qualitative feedback, the research seeks to understand the social and emotional impacts of these interventions on the participants. The findings could inform future speech therapy practices for children with cleft lip and palate.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Belgian Dutch-speaking children aged 4 to 12 years with a cleft palate and at least one compensatory speech error.
Not a fit: Children with syndromic clefts, oronasal fistula, velopharyngeal insufficiency, hearing disabilities, or cognitive and related learning disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance speech therapy approaches for children with cleft palate, leading to improved communication outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While this study explores a specific qualitative approach, similar interventions have shown promise in improving speech outcomes for children with cleft palate.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Belgian Dutch-speaking children with a cleft palate with or without a cleft lip * Aged between 4 and 12 years, * Presence of at least one compensatory speech error in their speech based on the perceptual assessment of one experienced speech-language pathologist Exclusion Criteria: * Children with syndromic clefts * Oronasal fistula * Velopharyngeal insufficiency * Hearing disabilities based on pure tone audiometry (\>25 dB HL) * Cognitive and/or related learning disabilities or neuromuscular disorders
Where this trial is running
Ghent
- Ghent University Hospital — Ghent, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tara Mouton
- Email: tara.mouton@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 496 44 63 08
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cleft Lip and Palate, Speech Disorders in Children, Cleft lip and palate, Qualitative research, Speech therapy, Interviews, Speech intervention intensity