CompletedNot Applicable

Using Flexible Resin in Maxillary Obturators

Syria10 participantsStarted 2015-05

Plain-language summary

Ten patients who had had maxillectomy will be assigned to two groups employing two types of 'temporary obturators. The obturators in the first group will be made from heat cure acrylic resin, whereas those in the second group from flexible resin. A comparison will be made between the two materials in terms of oral-nasal seal using the drinking water test as well as the mirror test.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patient who had partial or complete maxillectomy * two weeks should have passed at least before being included in the study. * patient should have completed their radiotherapy. Exclusion Criteria: * patients under the age of 10 years * patients who had had their operations more than five months before the being recruited. * patients who are under radiotherapy when asked to participate in the study.

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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Amount of leaking water drops from the nose

Timeframe: 30 minutes following appliance insertion in the mouth

Amount of air flow through the nose during speech

Timeframe: 30 minutes following appliance insertion in the mouth

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02482064

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-03

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