Effectiveness of Repositioning, Physical Therapy, and Cranial Remolding in Infants With Cranial Deformation

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how well caregiver repositioning strategies and the use of a custom cranial remolding orthosis help correct deformational head shapes in infants. The study includes infants diagnosed with deformational cranial shapes, some of whom also have torticollis and will receive physical therapy. A group of healthy infants without head deformities will be observed to compare typical head growth with those undergoing treatment. Infants around 2 months old with deformational head shapes will start repositioning therapy at home, and physical therapy if they have torticollis. They will be checked monthly, and if the head shape remains unresolved by 4 to 6 months, parents can choose to begin treatment with a custom helmet worn most of the day. Treatment continues until the head shape is corrected or the infant reaches 12 months. Healthy infants will be evaluated but receive no treatment. Participants will attend follow-up visits at set ages to monitor head shape and treatment progress, including a final evaluation at 12 months. Researchers will measure the head shape at 12 months as the main outcome and assess overall changes and treatment compliance. The study tracks infant growth and response to treatments over time, ensuring careful monitoring of both treated and healthy infants.

Effectiveness of Repositioning and Cranial Remolding in Infants With Cranial Deformation