Study of Cranial Shape Changes and Parental Expectations and Satisfaction in Infants Treated with Custom Cranial Remolding Orthosis

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study the relationship between changes in head shape and the expectations and satisfaction of parents whose infants are treated with a cranial remolding orthosis CRO. It focuses on infants diagnosed with positional cranial deformities such as plagiocephaly or brachycephaly. The study will assess objective head shape changes before and after treatment and how these relate to parental views collected through specific questionnaires. Infants will receive a custom-made cranial remolding orthosis, designed using 3D scanning and computer modeling to fit each infants unique head shape. The orthosis is carefully fitted and checked for comfort and skin safety. Parents will be given instructions on care, and infants will attend regular clinic visits during the treatment and follow-up period. Participants will be involved in providing cranial measurements before and after treatment and completing questionnaires about their expectations and satisfaction. Researchers will analyze changes in head shape alongside parental feedback. The study includes close clinical monitoring and aims to better understand how objective outcomes align with family experiences during CRO therapy. Participation lasts through the full treatment and follow-up timeframe.

Associations of Cranial Outcomes and Parental Expectations and Satisfaction