Laryngomalacia No Longer An Ambiguity
Overview
The purpose of this study is to expose some of the factors that may be associated or predisposing to development of laryngomalacia.
Study Type
- Study Type: Observational
- Study Design
- Time Perspective: Prospective
- Study Primary Completion Date: July 2008
Detailed Description
Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital malformation of the larynx and it is a self-limited disorder. It is the most common cause of stridor in newborns and infants. It results from an abnormal prolapse of supraglottic structures during inspiration. Despite its widespread prevalence, the etiology of laryngomalacia is unclear. Most infants will squeaky but otherwise well. Although affected patients do not exhibit much in the way of other physical symptoms, the unusual voice is worrisome to their parents.
Arms, Groups and Cohorts
- Control
- Laryngomalacia Cases
Participating in This Clinical Trial
Inclusion Criteria
- Babies delivered with laryngomalacia with ≥ 37 weeks of gestation – Delivered with birth weights ≥ 2.5 kg – No history of natal or post-natal complications – From the same community Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-term babies – History of natal or post-natal complications
Gender Eligibility: All
Minimum Age: 14 Days
Maximum Age: 2 Years
Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Investigator Details
- Lead Sponsor
- Boushahri Clinic Medical Center
- Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
- Principal Investigator: Mohamed Said El-Sayed, Professor – Boushahri Clinic Medical Center
- Overall Official(s)
- Mohamed S EL-Sayed, MBBCh,MSc,MD, Principal Investigator, New Children’s Hospital, Cairo University
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