Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:09 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:09 PM
NCT ID:
NCT05492266
Brief Summary:
When the soft palate does not move enough because of a cleft palate or for unknown reasons, this can lead to a speech difference called velopharyngeal insufficiency. The purpose of this research study is to test if soft palate exercises using a hand help breathing device will help improve the ability of the soft palate to close the area between the throat and nose and help improve speech.
Detailed Description:
The objective of this study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of expiratory muscle strength training to improve velopharyngeal closure in patients with velopharyngeal dysfunction and nasal air emissions. A randomized, controlled trial will be conducted at a cleft craniofacial center at a tertiary children's hospital. Patients will be block randomized based on Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Scale (PWSS) score (5-6 or 7+) to Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for 6 to 8 weeks or no exercises. Patients with reductions in nasal resonance during this time will be further randomized to EMST maintenance training for 6 months or no exercises.
Study:
NCT05492266
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT05492266