Z-Shaped plate could revolutionize jaw fracture repair
NCT ID NCT07184762
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a new Z-shaped bone plate for fixing broken jaws. 18 patients with certain types of jaw fractures are split into two groups: one gets the Z-shaped plate, the other gets standard plates. Researchers will compare healing, pain, and stability over several months to see if the Z-shaped plate 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
- Z-shaped bone plate (a surgical implant)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to fix jaw fractures with improved healing and less pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early trial with only 18 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. There is always a risk of infection or the plate not holding the bone properly.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Suez Canal University hospital, Ismailia
Ismailia, Egypt
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