CompletedNot Applicable

Coblation Assisted Dilatation Versus Modified Maddern Procedure in Subglottic and Cervical Tracheal Stenosis

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2024-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study compares the effectiveness of Coblation-assisted endoscopic airway dilatation with the modified Maddern procedure-which involves endoscopic excision of scar tissue followed by buccal mucosal grafting-in patients with subglottic and/or upper tracheal stenosis.

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Inclusion Criteria: * All consecutive patients with (grade II, III) subglottic and/or upper tracheal stenosis according to Myer-Cotton grading system * all age groups (children and adults) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cervical spine diseases where an extended position during the procedure could be problematic. * Previous neck or oral cavity irradiation. * chronic uncontrolled debilitating diseases that might interfere with the healing process e.g. (diabetes mellitus, renal failure, decompensated liver diseases).

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

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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

Airway diameter

Timeframe: 3, 6, and 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07303673

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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Who can participate

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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.