Sagittal split plate versus two miniplates for fixing mandibular angle breaks
New Design Sagittal Split Plate Versus Two Miniplates in the Treatment of Mandibular Angle Fractures (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)
NA · Alexandria University · NCT07103590
This trial will test whether a single sagittal split plate or two conventional miniplates works better to fix recent, uninfected mandibular angle fractures.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 16 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Alexandria University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Alexandria) |
| Trial ID | NCT07103590 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults with recent, uninfected mandibular angle fractures that require open reduction and internal fixation will receive either a single sagittal split plate or two conventional miniplates. Procedures and follow-up are conducted at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Alexandria University. Outcomes will include fixation stability, healing time, need for postoperative immobilization, and complication rates such as infection or malocclusion. The trial compares these two fixation techniques to see which provides better clinical outcomes and fewer complications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with recent, uninfected mandibular angle fractures that require open reduction and internal fixation and who are medically fit for surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with infection at the fracture line, pathological or old fractures, or those medically unfit for surgery are unlikely to benefit from this comparison.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the preferred plating technique could provide more stable fixation, faster recovery, and fewer postoperative complications for patients with jaw angle fractures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical reports have compared single-plate and dual-plate fixation for mandibular angle fractures with mixed results, often showing comparable outcomes but no clear consensus.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from recent, uninfected angle mandibular fracture. * Fracture that demands open reduction and internal fixation. Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised patients contradicting the operation. * Existence of infection at the fracture line. * Pathological fracture. * An old fracture.
Where this trial is running
Alexandria
- Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University — Alexandria, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Peter Naeem El Masry, BDS
- Email: peternaderelmasry@gmail.com
- Phone: 0 12 87142534
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Mandible Fracture