Bone graft trial for children with cleft palate
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to repair a gap in the upper jawbone (called an alveolar cleft) using thin layers of bone, called cortical shells, taken from the patient's own body. It is for children who have not had this surgery before and who are generally healthy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 15 years old.
- You have a gap in your upper jaw on one side only (unilateral alveolar cleft).
- You have good oral hygiene and are in good general health.
- You do not have an infection or opening (fistula) in the roof of your mouth.
- You do not have a cleft on both sides (bilateral) or a syndrome linked to cleft.
- You have not had a failed attempt to repair this same gap in the past.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial compares two ways to rebuild the upper gum area in children with a cleft on both sides. One method uses a single solid piece of bone from the hip, the other uses smaller bone chips. The goal is to find which works better for a strong, healthy result.
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can improve healing and bone growth in children having surgery to fix a cleft in the gum line. It may help the bone graft work better and reduce the need for repeat surgeries.
This trial tests using a small piece of bone from your lower jaw to rebuild a narrow upper jaw so it can hold a dental implant. It compares using the bone alone versus covering it with a collagen membrane to see which works better.
This trial tests whether taking coenzyme Q10 (a natural supplement) along with standard bone graft surgery helps rebuild more bone in the cleft area of the upper jaw. It is for teenagers aged 10–14 who are having their first cleft bone graft.
This study tests a less invasive way to build up bone in the upper jaw so that dental implants can be placed. It uses a special bone graft material and a patient's own blood concentrate to help the bone heal and grow.
This trial tests two ways to rebuild the jawbone so there's enough space for a tooth implant. One method uses a mix of man-made bone and donated bone, the other uses man-made bone and your own bone chips. It might help you if you need more bone for an implant in your upper jaw.
Hear when a new Alveolar Cleft trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.