Visual Aids for Cleft Lip Surgery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Using separate prospective cohorts of patients who have lip revision and lip repair surgery, the objective of this clinical trial is to both qualitatively and quantitatively assess how surgeons integrate the objective measures and visual aids of the Intervention with the systematic subjective assessment in order to determine decisions surgery.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the use of visual aids for cleft lip surgery safe for humans?
Cleft lip repair is generally safe, especially in outpatient settings, but patients with certain health issues, like heart problems, may face more risks. The safety of using visual aids like static images and facial videos hasn't been specifically studied, but cleft lip surgeries themselves have a good safety record.12345
How does the treatment 'Visual Aids for Cleft Lip Surgery' differ from other treatments for cleft lip?
The 'Visual Aids for Cleft Lip Surgery' treatment is unique because it uses advanced visual tools like 3D printed models and digital simulators to help surgeons plan and practice cleft lip repairs. This approach allows for better preoperative planning and hands-on practice without risk to patients, which is not typically available with traditional cleft lip surgery techniques.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Static Images and Facial Videos for cleft lip surgery?
The research on surgical simulators for cleft lip planning and repair shows that using visual aids like 3D simulations helps surgeons practice and improve their skills without risk to patients. This suggests that visual aids, such as static images and facial videos, could be effective in enhancing surgical outcomes by providing a similar educational benefit.79111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Carroll Ann Trotman
Principal Investigator
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals aged 4 to 21 with a previously repaired unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and palate, including a complete cleft of the primary palate and at least a partial cleft of the secondary palate. Candidates must be recommended for lip revision surgery by their craniofacial plastic surgeon.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Surgeons use the SAFS Intervention to assess and plan treatment for lip revision and primary lip repair surgeries
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for surgical outcomes and adverse events
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Static Images and Facial Videos
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Tufts University
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Collaborator
Boston Children's Hospital
Collaborator
Tufts Medical Center
Collaborator
University of Bath
Collaborator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborator