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Welcome to The Cleft Lip and Palate Page |
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This page is designed to provide information on the research study conducted by Dr. Jacqueline T. Hecht and her associates, and to provide a way for families who are affected by cleft lip and palate to participate in the study. Cleft lip and palate is a serious problem affecting the face that is found in 1 out of 1,000 babies. Multiple surgeries are needed to close the clefts affecting the face and palate. The causes of cleft lip and palate are slowly being identified but a great deal of research needs to be done. We are trying to identify the the genetic (hereditary) causes and what factors in the environment (Smoking, medications, alcohol) play a role. Families in which there are multiple relatives with cleft lip and palate are of particular interest but we are also interested in families where isolated cleft lip and palate has occurred. By identifying the causes we may be able to modify the environment and develop new treatments. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page for information on how to participate.
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Send mail to
Jorge.Sanchez@uth.tmc.edu with questions or comments about this web site.
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