Bone Reconstruction of the Skull Using a Metal Ceramic Implant After Previously Failed Reconstruc… (NCT01899807) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Bone Reconstruction of the Skull Using a Metal Ceramic Implant After Previously Failed Reconstruction
Sweden11 participantsStarted 2013-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new ceramic metal bone graft substitute for hemi craniectomies. The frequency of infections and rupture of skin will be studied, which is a reoccurring problem with currently used bone graft substitutes in this subject population. In addition, the quality of life before and after implantation will be evaluated as well as the bone regeneration around implant.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Obtained informed consent.
* Males or females, ≥18 years of age
* Subject with cranial defect size \> 25 cm2.
* History of previous cranial implant failure and where the latest cranial reconstruction failed within 12 months. (This means that the patient demonstrates a non-reconstructed cranial defect after removal of implant or exhibit an implant failure, e.g. local infection and/or protrusion through the skin.)
* Willing and able to comply with all study procedures and restrictions.
* The 5 subjects participating in bone regeneration analysis (PET/CT scans) has to be 50 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Malignancy adjacent to the reconstruction area, including brain and calvaria, with on-going or planned surgical intervention.
* Pregnant or nursing women.
Exclusion criteria during surgery, if applicable:
Perioperative appearance of previously not identified tumor or infection in the reconstruction area.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Rate of adverse events
Timeframe: From the date of intervention up to 12 months post intervention