Laryngomalacia No Longer An Ambiguity

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

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

Clinical Trial 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 Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Laryngomalacia

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00972764
Study type	Observational
Source	Boushahri Clinic Medical Center
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	January 2006
Completion date	September 2008

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