Titanium mesh vs bone cement for skull repair
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two materials used to repair a skull defect after a prior surgery or injury. If you need a cranioplasty, you may be randomly assigned to receive either a titanium mesh or bone cement to cover the missing bone.
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Who can take part
- You have a missing piece of skull bone that needs to be repaired.
- The defect was caused by a prior surgery to relieve brain pressure, an injury, a tumor removal, or a birth condition.
- You are fit enough to undergo surgery.
- You do not have an active infection at the surgery site.
- You agree to participate and give your consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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