Laryngomalacia No Longer An Ambiguity

Completed

• Conditions: Laryngomalacia

• Registration Number: NCT00972764
• Lead Sponsor: Boushahri Clinic Medical Center

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to expose some of the factors that may be associated or predisposing to development of laryngomalacia.

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01
• Primary Completion: 2008-07
• Study Completion: 2008-09
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-04
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-07
• Status Verified: 2020-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 2020-02-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1500

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Boushahri Clinic Medical Center; 🇰🇼 Kuwait, P.O.Box :698 Salmiya, Kuwait