Customized z Shaped Miniplate Versus Standard 2 Miniplates for Fixation of Parasymphyseal/Body Ma… (NCT07094867) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Customized z Shaped Miniplate Versus Standard 2 Miniplates for Fixation of Parasymphyseal/Body Mandibular Fractures
Egypt22 participantsStarted 2024-04-01
Plain-language summary
Mandibular fractures are a common type of facial fractures. The surgical treatment has developed over the years due to improved understanding of biomechanics, biomaterials and scientifically based treatment outcomes. since customized fixation mechanism is more suited to the bone surface which helps to meet the requirements of a semirigid fixation. Customized Z plate is a new geometry of miniplates that may provide superior preservation of mental nerve, stability, support and easier in adaptation compared to the standard 2 miniplates system for fixation of parasymhyseal/body mandibular fractures.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients suffering from recent fractures at the parasymphysis/body of the mandible presented within 2 weeks of the date of trauma.
* Radiographic evidence of parasymphyseal/body mandibular fracture that demands open reduction and internal fixation.
* The patient is medically fit for general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
* comminuted fracture.
* Pathological fracture.
* Presence of infection
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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Change in pain scores
Timeframe: after 24-hours, one week, four weeks and six weeks