Condylar Head Operative or Conservative 1

Launched by OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · Aug 24, 2017

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Condylar Head Operative or Conservative 1," is studying how best to treat fractures in the condylar head of the jaw, which is crucial for jaw movement and chewing. The researchers want to find out if surgery or non-surgical treatments, like exercises and advice, work better for helping people recover from these fractures. They aim to compare the results of both treatments based on how well patients can move their jaw and the overall function and comfort of their jaw after treatment.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and generally healthy enough for surgery if needed. You must have a specific type of jaw fracture that is displaced by at least 2 millimeters, meaning it has shifted from its normal position. If you join the trial, you can expect to undergo assessments to track your recovery, whether you receive surgery or conservative treatment. This study is currently recruiting participants of all genders and aims to provide clearer answers on the best way to manage these types of fractures.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the trial.
• • Male or Female, aged 18 years or above.
• • Be in good health - suitable for general anaesthesia for surgical treatment
• • Willing to allow his or her General Practitioner and consultant, if appropriate, to be notified of participation in the trial.
• • Unilateral condylar head fracture with or without other mandibular body or angle fractures, or other maxillofacial injuries
• • Condylar head fracture displaced by at least 2 mm measured on coronal or sagittal CT scan
• • In the Investigator's opinion, is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Undisplaced condylar head fractures, or displaced less than 2 mm on coronal or sagittal CT
• • Bilateral condylar head fractures
• • Pre-existing congenital or acquired pathology of the ipsilateral or contralateral temporomandibular joint - including but not limited to ankylosis, inflammatory arthropathy, idiopathic condylar resorption
• • Pregnancy (increased risk of joint pain and laxity)