Bilateral Alveolar Cleft Reconstruction Using Double Iliac Bone Blocks vs Particulate Grafting (NCT07442279) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Bilateral Alveolar Cleft Reconstruction Using Double Iliac Bone Blocks vs Particulate Grafting
Egypt20 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of bilateral alveolar cleft reconstruction using double iliac corticocancellous bone block grafts versus conventional autogenous particulate bone grafting. The study will evaluate graft stability, bone volume, and postoperative complications in patients with bilateral alveolar clefts. Participants will be allocated into two groups, each receiving one of the two grafting techniques. Clinical and radiographic assessments will be performed during follow-up to determine the effectiveness and predictability of each method
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients diagnosed with bilateral alveolar cleft requiring secondary alveolar bone graft.
* Medically fit for surgery under general anesthesia.
* Adequate soft tissue coverage at the cleft site.
* Patients (or guardians) able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unilateral alveolar cleft.
* Presence of systemic diseases affecting bone healing (e.g., Diabetes Mellitus uncontrolled, osteoporosis).
* Syndromic cleft patients.
* Poor oral hygiene or active infection at the surgical site.
* History of radiotherapy in the maxillofacial region.
* Contraindications to general anesthesia.
* Patients unwilling or unable to comply with follow-up.
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?
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