Using shockwave therapy to help heal fractured jaws
The Impact of Using Extracorporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy as an Adjuvant Therapy vs Conventional Open Reduction and Internal Fixation With No Adjuvant Therapy on Bone Healing for Patients With Mandibular Parasymphyseal, Body and Angle Fractures
Cairo University · NCT06363188
This study is testing if adding shockwave therapy to regular surgery can help people with broken jaws heal faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06363188 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of extracorporeal radial shockwave therapy as an additional treatment to standard surgical fixation methods for fractured mandibles. Patients undergoing surgery for fresh mandibular fractures will be divided into two groups: one receiving only the standard treatment and the other receiving shockwave therapy starting three days post-surgery. Follow-up evaluations will be conducted using cone beam computed tomography to assess bone healing at the fracture site at one and four months post-operation. The goal is to determine if shockwave therapy can accelerate the healing process compared to traditional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with fresh mandibular fractures occurring within the last five days.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic conditions affecting bone healing or those who have had previous surgeries on the mandible may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the healing process for patients with mandibular fractures.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of shockwave therapy in bone healing is promising, this specific application for mandibular fractures is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1 - Patients with age ranges from 18-75 years old. 2- Patients with fresh mandibular fractures (from zero hour till four or five days). 3- Patients free of systemic conditions that might affect or interfere with the healing process of bone segments or rather interfere with carrying out the surgical procedure (thyroid condition, rheumatoid arthritis, uncontrolled diabetes and osteoporosis). Exclusion Criteria: 1 - Patients out of the specified range group 2- Patients who went previous operations with infection or malunion. 3- Patients with thyroid condition which affects the serum calcium level. 4- Patients with systemic conditions that might affect the bone health (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, uncontrolled diabetes). 5- Patients with heart peacemakers.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo Univeristy — Cairo, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: khloud nasr el-din, GP.
- Email: khloud.ahmed@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01014919174
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: Fractured Mandible Due to Trauma