Fabrication of Naso-alveolar Molding (NAM) Appliance in Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) From Digital Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Face Scan

March 31, 2022 updated by: Brett Thomas Chiquet, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Fabrication of NAM Appliance in CLP From Digital MRI Face Scan

The purpose of this study is to fabricate a nasoalveolar molding (NAM) appliance that is digitally fabricated and 3 dimensionally printed utilizing an MRI face scan and to assess the fit of the NAM in new borns with cleft lip and palate.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

1

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 second to 1 year (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • new born babies with cleft lip and/or palate
  • will undergo treatment with UT Pediatric Dental Clinic with a NAM appliance

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients without cleft lip and/or palate
  • patients that cannot tolerate an intraoral appliance
  • patients that are not able to be discharged from the hospital 2-3 days after birth.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Device Feasibility
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 3D NAM
Device: 3D NAM
After consent and birth of the child, a face MRI will be taken of the newborn before discharge from the hospital utilizing the "feed and swaddle" technique. The MRI will be sent to the dental team to convert into a format compatible with 3D software. With the image, a NAM appliance will be digitally fabricated and 3D printed. The 3D printed model will be tested for fit on stone model made from traditional impression. Both traditional NAM and 3D printed NAM will be inserted at delivery appointment. Fit will be assessed of both appliances by applying a try-in paste to the intaglio surface and counting the number of spots needing adjustment.
Device: Traditional NAM
The patient will be seen for visit at the clinic for traditional intraoral impression and a dental stone model will be poured. An acrylic NAM will be fabricated on the stone model. The 3D printed model will be tested for fit on stone model made from traditional impression. Both traditional NAM and 3D printed NAM will be inserted at delivery appointment. Fit will be assessed of both appliances by applying a try-in paste to the intaglio surface and counting the number of spots needing adjustment.
Active Comparator: Traditional NAM
Device: 3D NAM
After consent and birth of the child, a face MRI will be taken of the newborn before discharge from the hospital utilizing the "feed and swaddle" technique. The MRI will be sent to the dental team to convert into a format compatible with 3D software. With the image, a NAM appliance will be digitally fabricated and 3D printed. The 3D printed model will be tested for fit on stone model made from traditional impression. Both traditional NAM and 3D printed NAM will be inserted at delivery appointment. Fit will be assessed of both appliances by applying a try-in paste to the intaglio surface and counting the number of spots needing adjustment.
Device: Traditional NAM
The patient will be seen for visit at the clinic for traditional intraoral impression and a dental stone model will be poured. An acrylic NAM will be fabricated on the stone model. The 3D printed model will be tested for fit on stone model made from traditional impression. Both traditional NAM and 3D printed NAM will be inserted at delivery appointment. Fit will be assessed of both appliances by applying a try-in paste to the intaglio surface and counting the number of spots needing adjustment.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Fit as measured by number of adjustments to the device
Time Frame: One month after MRI
One month after MRI

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Chelsea Wehr, DDS, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 27, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 27, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

April 30, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 11, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 31, 2022

Last Verified

March 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HSC-DB-20-0268

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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