Exploring the financial and emotional effects of cleft palate
The Financial and Emotional Impact of Cleft Palate on Children and Their Caregivers: a Mixed-method Study
This study looks at how having a cleft lip and/or palate affects the finances and emotions of children and their parents to better understand their challenges.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Trial ID | NCT06905678 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the financial and emotional impact of cleft lip and/or palate (CL±P) on affected children and their parents or guardians. Participants will complete questionnaires that assess various aspects of financial burden, social integration, and emotional well-being, utilizing tools like the CLEFT-Q and the Parental Stress Scale. The study aims to gather insights from families followed by interdisciplinary craniofacial teams at the University Hospitals of Leuven or Ghent, focusing on the long-term consequences of CL±P.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children aged 5, 12, or 18 years who have a diagnosis of cleft lip and/or palate.
Not a fit: Patients without a cleft lip and/or palate or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the emotional and financial challenges faced by families, potentially guiding better support and resources.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies addressing the emotional and financial impacts of congenital conditions, this specific focus on CL±P and its comprehensive assessment through questionnaires is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of a cleft (lip and) palate * Age of 5, 12 or 18 years Exclusion Criteria: \- No specific exclusion criteria
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.