Examination of Neuromotor Development of Cases Diagnosed with Scaphocephaly

Acıbadem Atunizade Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Craniosynostosis, Sagittal; Scaphocephaly; Developmental Delay

Treatments: Other: Group 1

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06294626

ISozeri

Details and patient eligibility

About

It's an observational study. Purpose of the study: To evaluate the neuromotor development of scaphocephaly cases.

21 infants diagnosed with scaphocephaly aged 2-17 months were included.

• Is there any delay in the neuromotor development of scaphocephaly cases?
• If delay is observed, in which area is it most common?

Denver-II Developmental Screening Test and Alberta Motor Infant Scale were applied to the participants.

Full description

Scaphocephaly (sagittal synostosis) is the most common single-suture craniosynostosis. It occurs as a result of premature ossification of the fibrous connective tissue extending between two parietal bones (sagittal suture). Phenotypically, a long and narrow head shape occurs. It occurs in 2-3 per 10,000 live births and is more common in men.

Premature ossification of the sagittal suture can lead to cranial deformity, potentially cranial growth restriction, and resulting increased intracranial pressure. In these cases, increased intracranial pressure and compression of the sagittal sinus cause increased venous pressure, which may cause developmental delays. These delays most commonly include cognitive impairments, language disorders, motor delays, learning disabilities, executive dysfunction, and behavioral problems.

When looking at the literature, it was seen that the studies were mostly on neurocognitive development in cases with craniosynostosis. There are relatively fewer studies focusing on the neuromotor development of these cases.

This study aims to evaluate the neuromotor development of scaphocephaly cases.

Enrollment: 21 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 2 to 17 months old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Having been diagnosed with scaphocephaly
• Being between 0-18 months

Exclusion criteria

• Be over 18 months
• Having a diagnosed disease other than scaphocephaly

Trial design

21 participants in 1 patient group

Examination of neuromotor development of cases diagnosed with scaphocephaly

Description:

21 cases with scaphocephaly were included. Neuromotor development was evaluated with the Denver-II Developmental Screening Test and Alberta Infant Motor Scale.

Treatment:

Other: Group 1