Earlier skull patch may boost brain healing
NCT ID NCT07183540
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares repairing a skull defect within 6 weeks versus waiting 3-6 months after the initial surgery. Researchers will track 582 adults to see if earlier repair leads to better neurological recovery and fewer complications. The goal is to find the best timing for this common procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous skull repair surgery
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that earlier skull repair helps patients recover better and have fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The procedure itself carries risks like infection or poor healing.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anshun People's Hospital (Ward One)
Anshun, Guizhou, 561000, China
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Anshun People's Hospital (Ward Two)
Anshun, Guizhou, 561000, China
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Guizhou Provincial Workers' Hospital
Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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Neijiang First People's Hospital
Neijiang, Sichuan, China
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Qianfengdong Prefecture People's Hospital
Kaili, Guizhou, China
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The First People's Hospital of Bijie City
Bijie, Guizhou, China
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Zunyi Medical University Affiliated Hospital
Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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