Jaw vs. hip bone: which graft works best for cleft repair?

NCT ID NCT07612423

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques to repair a bone gap in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in 20 people who missed earlier treatment. One method uses bone from the patient's jaw, the other from the hip. Researchers will measure bone volume and shape after 6 months to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bone graft (from jaw or hip)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify a better bone grafting method for repairing cleft gaps, improving function and appearance.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques involve surgery risks like infection or graft failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cleft lip and alveolus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALVEOLAR CLEFT GRAFTING