CompletedNot Applicable

Observe the Effects of the Serkel Cranial Remolding Orthosis on Infants With Deformational Plagiocephaly

United States18 participantsStarted 2022-05-24

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a specific brand of cranial remolding orthosis (a custom made helmet), which is new to the United States market

Who can participate

Age range

4 Months – 18 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants between the ages of 4-18 months at evaluation * Participants with physician prescription of CRO treatment * Participants with physician diagnosis of deformational plagiocephaly * Participants who skulls measurements qualify them for standard CRO treatment (CVA measurement is greater than 6mm and Cephalic Index is greater than 92%) Exclusion Criteria: * Participants younger than 4 months at evaluation * Participants older than 18 months at evaluation * Participants without physician prescription for CRO treatment * Participants without physician diagnosis of deformational plagiocephaly * Participants whos skull measurements or asymmetries do not qualify them for standard CRO treatment

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Cranial Measurements as Measured by CVA

Timeframe: Baseline, approximately 4-6 months

Change in Cranial Measurements as Measured by Cephalic Index

Timeframe: Baseline, approximately 4-6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06831513

SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-05

Results submitted2025-04-08

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Who can participate

Age range

4 Months – 18 Months

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.