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
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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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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
Contact
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Zunyi Medical University Affiliated Hospital
Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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