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Temporalis Myofascial Flap Effectiveness

Egypt3 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

This research is conducted as trial to improve lifestyle of patients with cranio-maxillofacial defects following major insults like trauma or tumor resection in form of speech problems or dysphagia by usage temporalis myofascial flap and assessment of it's effectiveness

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with: * TMJ ankylosis * Osteomyelitis following mucormycosis * Following tumor resection like maxillectomy or temporal bone resection * Following orbital exentration due to tumors or infections * Following massive trauma * Facial reanimation Exclusion Criteria: * • History of head \& neck embolization as it may compromise blood supply of the flap * Extensive tumors involving maxillary artery * History of head \& neck radiation or chemotherapy * Temporalis muscle wasting due to any reason * Bad general condition

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?

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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

Assessment of versatility of temporalis myofascial flap in reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial defects in means of flap viability, healing and epithelization

Timeframe: 6 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05298969

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms trials

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.