Evaluating how cleft surgery affects blood flow in the palate
Intraoperative Assessment of the Influence of Cleft Repair on Microcirculation of the Palate
This study looks at how cleft palate surgery affects blood flow in the mouth to help understand healing and tissue health for patients with orofacial clefts.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Months to 13 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT03877666 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the impact of cleft repair surgery on the microcirculation of the palate using non-invasive measurement techniques. By monitoring blood flow changes, the study seeks to understand the physiological effects of surgical intervention on patients with orofacial clefts. The findings could provide insights into the healing process and tissue health following cleft palate surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with orofacial clefts who are scheduled to undergo routine cleft repair surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have orofacial clefts or those who cannot provide signed consent for research will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance surgical techniques and postoperative care for patients with cleft lip and palate.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited studies specifically on microcirculation in cleft repair, similar observational approaches in other surgical contexts have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with orofacial clefts, who undergo routine cleft repair Exclusion Criteria: * missing datasets * no signed consent for research.
Where this trial is running
Basel
- Universitätsspital Basel — Basel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Benito K Benitez, MD DDS MHBA — University Basel and University Hospital Basel
- Study coordinator: Benito K Benitez, MD DDS MHBA
- Email: benito.benitez@usb.ch
- Phone: 615565285
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.