Correlation between middle ear pathologies and mobility of the temporal bone in infants with cleft lip and palate - a pilot project

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00017389

Enrollment

Registered

2019-06-03

Start date

2018-11-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

H65.9

Interventions

Group 1: Within the scope of this work, findings of the middle ear are made by ear, nose and throat doctors and the mobility of the temporal bone on both sides is tested in the same children by means

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

3 Months to 2 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Included in the study are infants and toddlers from the 3rd month of life up to the max. 24th month of life with cleft lip and palate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with genetic syndromes, such as Stickler syndrome, Down syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome and alcohol embryopathy, as well as infants whose parents are against osteopathic findings of their children are excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Conformity with pathological findings of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) examination and osteopathic findings.	—

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactJan Porthun

Donau-Universität Krems / Wiener Schule für Osteopathie

jan.porthun@ntnu.no+43 699 13254351

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026