Efficacy of Transoral Versus Transbuccal Technique for Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fracture (NCT06622642) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Transoral Versus Transbuccal Technique for Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fracture
Pakistan68 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transbuccal technique for mandibular angle fracture is better than transoral technique. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does transbuccal technique provide better mouth opening than transoral technique
* Radiographic gap and displacement between fracture lines is more prevalent in transoral technique than transbuccal technique postoperatively Researcher will compare both the techniques to see if transbuccal technique works better than transoral technique
Participants will:
* Be assessed 1 week , 1 month and 3 months postoperatively
* Their mouth opening will be assessed by measuring interincisal opening with ruler
* Radiographic gap between fracture segments and displacement of fractured segments will be measured on OPG through ruler
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1.All dentate and partially dentate patients with unilateral mandibular angle fracture.
* 2\. Both isolated mandibular angle fractures and mandibular angle fractures associated with other facial fractures will be included
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1.Comminuted mandibular angle fractures.
* 2.Edentulous patients.
* 3\. Gross external laceration in submandibular region.
* 4.Presence of local bone pathology alongwith fracture will be excluded from study.
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
1
Mean of mouth opening
Timeframe: 1 week, 1 month, 3 month
2
MEAN OF GAP BETWEEN FRACTURE SEGMENTS
Timeframe: 1 week, 1 month, 3 month
3
MEAN OF DISPLACEMENT OF FRACTURE SEGMENTS:
Timeframe: 1 week, 1 month, 3 month
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06622642
SponsorServices Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan