New study tests better bone grafts for cleft palate patients

NCT ID NCT07442279

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 for repairing bilateral alveolar clefts (gaps in the upper jaw) using bone grafts from the hip. Twenty participants will receive either a solid bone block or loose bone chips. The goal is to see which method provides better bone volume and stability after healing.

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 (iliac corticocancellous bone block or autogenous particulate bone)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective surgical technique for repairing cleft palates, potentially improving bone stability and reducing the need for repeat surgeries.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures involve surgery and carry risks like infection, pain, 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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo Government, 12613, Egypt

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