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Cleft Palate clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Cleft Palate — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
10 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting
The research picture
Cleft Palate has 10 registered US clinical trials, 2 of them open to new participants right now — about 20% of the total.
- 2
- recruiting participants now
- 20%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: Jeff Murray
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Optimizing Perioperative Analgesia to Lower Pain Following Cleft Palate Surgery
Duke University
NCT06962306
QL vs LAI for Palatoplasty
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT06420336
Targeting Surgeons' Decision-Making for Cleft Lip Surgery
Tufts University
NCT03537976
Evaluation of Trigeminal Nerve Blockade
University of Florida
NCT03632044
FaceBase Biorepository
Jeff Murray
NCT01252264
Characterization of Cleft Lip and Palate Conditions in Guatemala
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NCT04725370
Retrospective Study on the Outcome of Cleft Palate Repair: Comparing US Surgical and Ethicon Suture Materials
University of California, Davis
NCT00584272
Sleep and Behavior in Children With Cleft Palate
University of Michigan
NCT01046591
Efficacy of Oral Versus Intravenous Acetaminophen for Primary Pediatric Cleft Palate Repair
Loma Linda University
NCT01500109
Botulinum Toxin to Improve Cosmesis of Primary Cleft Lip Repair
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT02247193
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Cleft Palate Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 10 US studies indexed under Cleft Palate, and 2 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 20% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Cleft Palate shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Cleft Palate is led by Jeff Murray with 1 indexed trial, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 10 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Cleft Palate?
PlainTrial tracks 10 US clinical trials for Cleft Palate, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Cleft Palate?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.