Bone adhesive vs. metal for skull flap fixation
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new bone glue called TETRANITE to see if it works as well as metal screws and plates for reattaching a piece of skull after brain surgery. It may help avoid the need for metal hardware.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for brain surgery that involves cutting and replacing a piece of skull (a bone flap).
- The surgery site is on the top part of your skull (above the ears).
- You can attend all follow-up visits and have the required CT scans.
- Your surgeon confirms the gap around the bone flap is very small (less than 3 mm wide).
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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