Evaluation of Z-shaped Bone Plates in Management of Mandibular Fractures (NCT07184762) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Z-shaped Bone Plates in Management of Mandibular Fractures
Egypt18 participantsStarted 2024-01-28
Plain-language summary
he goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate Z shaped bone plate in mandibular fracture treatment regarding post operative healing, function restoration and esthetic.
aims to answer are: In mandibular trauma population, what is the difference between internal fixation using conventional miniplates compared to z shaped bone plates regarding post operative healing, function restoration and esthetic?
Participants will be divided equally and randomly in 2 groups as follows:
Group A: eight patients treated with Z shaped bone plate. (Study group) Group B: eight patients restored with conventional two miniplates.(control group)
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients who are suffering from recent, uninfected, and minimally displaced or unfavorable fractures at the symphysial or parasymphysis region of the mandible.
. Adult patients with no gender predilection that agreed to present for follow-up visits for minimum postoperative period of immediate, month, 3 months,6 months.
. A fracture that demands open reduction and internal fixation
. Medically fit patients for general anesthesia
Exclusion criteria
. Comminuted, infected mandibular fracture.
. Pediatric patients below 14 years of age
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
1
Radiographic evaluation (Bone density ratio at fracture line ) measured using orthopantomograms (OPGs) by ImageJ software.
Timeframe: within 1week postoperative, 1month, 4month
2
Postoperative pain assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)