Two Methods of Lip Taping as a Presurgical Orthopedic Appliance

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD · Mar 30, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of lip taping to see which one works better before surgery for infants with a condition called bilateral cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that affect how the lip and mouth form. The goal is to find out which method helps improve the shape of the mouth area in babies before they have surgery.

To participate in this study, infants must be between 1 and 30 days old and have a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate, meaning both sides of the lip are affected. Unfortunately, babies with other health issues or different types of clefts cannot join. If you decide to participate, your baby will be monitored while using one of the lip taping methods, and this will help doctors learn more about how to improve treatment for future patients. The study is currently recruiting participants, and both boys and girls are welcome to join.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Non-Syndromic infants with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate.
• • 2. Both sexes.
• • 3. Age range from 1-30 day
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Infants with systemic syndromes.
• • 2. infants with unilateral cleft
• • 3. infants whom parents refuse to consent.