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Study identifier: NCT05492266 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Hypernasal Speech in Children

Condition: Velopharyngeal Insufficiency · Velopharyngeal Incompetence Due to Cleft Palate · Inadequate Velopharyngeal Closure  ·  Sponsor: Noel Jabbour

PhaseNA
Planned participants30
Who can joinAll sexes, 5 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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.

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Amber D Shaffer, PhD  ·  412-692-6874  ·  shafferad@upmc.edu

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Locations (1)

UPMC Children's Hospital of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesRecruiting

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