Exploring the financial and emotional effects of cleft palate

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Presence of a cleft (lip and) palate
* Age of 5, 12 or 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

\- No specific exclusion criteria

Where it's running

• Ghent University Hospital
  Ghent, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tara Mouton
• Email: tara.mouton@ugent.be
• Phone: +32 496 44 63 08

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.