Plain-English translation of NCT02661139 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a research registry that tracks patients who have had part or all of their jaw removed due to head and neck cancer, bone disease, or medication-related bone problems. Researchers are studying a new approach called the 'Oncology-bridge' protocol, which uses dental implants and fixed replacement teeth to help patients recover their ability to eat and speak after jaw reconstruction surgery. The study is collecting information about how well these treatments work, how long they last, and how much they improve patients' quality of life.
Jaw reconstruction surgery is complex and has a major impact on patients' daily lives. By carefully tracking patients over time, researchers hope to understand which factors help ensure the implants and replacement teeth stay healthy and strong, and to learn how to speed up recovery and make the treatment more affordable for future patients.
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You will be treated as part of the hospital's normal care for jaw reconstruction and dental rehabilitation. During your regular follow-up visits with your surgical and dental teams, researchers will collect information about your surgery, your new teeth, and how well you are doing — including how satisfied you are with your appearance and ability to eat and speak. This information is recorded in a research database to help doctors understand what works best for future patients.
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Belgium
Sponsor
AZ Sint-Jan AV
Enrollment target
~55 participants
Started
June 2013
Primary completion
December 2022
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2022.
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Central contact
Araceli Diez-Fraile, PhD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital Saint-John Bruges, Bruges, Belgium
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