Bone graft with or without membrane for cleft gum repair
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to repair a gap in the gum ridge (where teeth come through) in children with a cleft. One method uses bone from the hip with a special membrane, and the other uses bone alone. The goal is to find out which approach gives better healing and supports healthy teeth.
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Who can take part
- Age: 9 to 12 years, based on dental development rather than birthday.
- Generally healthy (no serious medical conditions) or only mild, well-controlled health issues.
- Has a cleft that affects the gum ridge (the bone that supports the teeth).
- No history of a recurrent hole in the roof of the mouth (palatal fistula).
- No other genetic syndromes affecting the cleft, no uncontrolled diseases, and no current radiation or chemotherapy for cancer.
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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