Accuracy of Virtual Surgical Planning Versus Traditional Technique in Zygomaticomaxillary Fractur… (NCT07280533) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Accuracy of Virtual Surgical Planning Versus Traditional Technique in Zygomaticomaxillary Fracture Reduction
Egypt20 participantsStarted 2025-12-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the accuracy and outcomes of virtual surgical planning (VSP) compared to the traditional surgical technique in the reduction of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. Twenty patients with ZMC fractures will be randomly assigned into two equal groups: one treated using virtual planning and prebent titanium miniplates, and the other treated conventionally without virtual planning. Clinical evaluation will include facial symmetry, eye movement, and postoperative complications, while radiographic assessment will be performed using CT scans three months after surgery to measure bone formation and alignment accuracy. The study seeks to determine whether virtual surgical planning improves anatomical restoration, esthetics, and functional outcomes compared to traditional methods.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults (≥18 years) with clinically and radiographically confirmed ZMC fracture.
* Fit for general anesthesia and able to undergo CT imaging.
* Willing to sign informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Systemic diseases impairing bone healing (osteoporosis, cancer, long-term steroid use).
* Noncompliance or inability to attend follow-up visits.
* ASA class IV-VI.
* Previous facial deformities or fractures.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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.