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Effectiveness of Repositioning and Cranial Remolding in Infants With Cranial Deformation
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Summary
This study will examine how effective caregiver's repositioning strategies are in correcting an infant's deformational cranial shape, as well as the effectiveness of the use of a custom cranial remolding orthosis for treatment of deformational head shapes. Infants with torticollis will be concurrently enrolled in physical therapy treatment until the torticollis is resolved. A normal, unaffected population will be studied to compare typical growth to the growth of infants undergoing active treatment.
Official title: Effectiveness of Repositioning, Physical Therapy, and Cranial Remolding in Infants With Cranial Deformation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Months - 3 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
65
Start Date
2023-05-23
Completion Date
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2025-08-28
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Repositioning Therapy
Caregivers will be instructed how to increase tummy time activities and reshape their infant's heads using at-home methods to direct their attention to the non-preferred side.
Cranial Remolding Orthosis
A custom cranial remolding orthosis (FDA Class II device) will be made to fit affected infants. this should be worn 23 hours per day and the Orthotist needs to be seen regularly for adjustments until the head shape is resolved.
Locations (1)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States