Cleft@18-23 clinic - how to get involved

Thank you for wanting to find out more about the Cleft@18-23 research clinics.

To take part, you can:

  • go straight to the form to register your interest HERE or
  • find out more about the study below

Cleft@18-23 is a research study taking place in the UK.

  • Young people aged between 18-23 and who were born with a cleft can take part
  • You would attend a research clinic held at one of the 16 Cleft Centres across the UK
  • You will be at the clinic for about 3 hours

At the clinic we will ask you to:

  • Complete questionnaires
  • Have photos taken of your face & mouth
  • Record a sample of your speech & have your hearing checked
  • Have your teeth checked

You will receive a £50 voucher as a thank you for taking part. We will also reimburse your travel expenses.

For more detailed information about the study please click on a document below:

Patient Information Sheet (PDF, 800kB)

Easy Read Patient Information Sheet (PDF, 1,445kB)

If you would like to take part, please click HERE to complete a short form and a member of the study team will contact you. 

You are free to withdraw at any time. More information can be found in our withdrawal policy: Withdrawal of Consent Policy (PDF, 138kB)