Efficacy of 3D-Printed Mouth Splints

Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Jan 24, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new 3D-printed mouth splint that aims to help people with a condition called microstomia, which is a narrowing of the mouth that can occur after burn injuries. The goal of the study is to see if this splint can make it easier for patients to open their mouths wider and improve their daily life. Researchers will use a survey called the Mouth Impairment and Disability Assessment (MIDA) to track how well the treatment is working for participants.

The trial is currently looking for participants aged 2 to 99 years who have been diagnosed with microstomia due to burn injuries. To be eligible, patients need to be able to follow the home exercises that come with the splint and attend follow-up visits. However, individuals who have difficulty understanding or performing the exercises, or those with other conditions that could affect mouth movement, may not be included. If you or someone you know might be interested, this could be an opportunity to help improve mouth function and overall quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients 2 years to 99 years of age with documented microstomia following burn injuries.
• • Ability to comply with prescribed home exercises and follow-up visits.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive or physical inability to perform the prescribed exercises.
• • Inability of a caretaker to be able to deliver therapy daily.
• • Concomitant conditions that may significantly affect oral aperture (e.g., temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders).