The Impact of Post-Frenotomy Massages on Ankyloglossia Recurrence and Feeding Outcomes
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Ankyloglossia
In brief
This purpose of this study is to investigate whether performing sublingual massages after frenotomy reduces the recurrence of ankyloglossia (e.g., "tongue-tie". After consent from the parents or guardians, infants who received underwent frenotomy will be randomized to either complete sublingual massages according to a specified description and schedule, or they will be randomized to the control group where they will be instructed to perform no massages. The main question to answer is do these massages reduce the likelihood of tongue-tie recurrence or not. Secondary question is will there be any significant difference on feeding practice or experience in infants who undergo massages compared to those who do not.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07738185
- Run by
- Isaac Elijah
- People needed
- 150
- Starts
- 2025-01-27
- Expected to finish
- 2027-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-08-03
Who can join
Age: any, up to 1. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Neonates (age <1 year) who were undergoing frenotomy procedure are eligible.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients will be excluded if they were older than 1 year, or had palatal or oropharyngeal conditions that may present confounding effects on their ability to feed, including cleft lip and cleft palate.
Where it is running
- ENT Specialists — Boynton Beach, Florida, United States (enrolling)
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