Status:

RECRUITING

Treatment of Intra-articular Fractures of the Mandibular Condyle

Lead Sponsor:

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Conditions:

Intra-articular Fracture of the Mandibular Condyle

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-84 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Intra-articular fractures of the mandibular condyle ((IAFC) are usually treated by means of physical therapy with or without transient maxillo-mandibular fixation (conservative or closed treatment). H...

Detailed Description

The mandibular condyle is one of the most frequent locations of facial fractures. It can lead to severe functional impairment if the occlusion is not properly restored and the mandibular mobility not ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult (≥18 y-o) \< 85 years
  • Displaced non-comminuted intra-articular fracture of the mandibular condyle (IAFC) as defined by a fracture line above a horizontal line tangent to the mandibular notch
  • Objectifiable induced malocclusion and/or ramus shortening ≥2 mm on CT-scan (a ramus shortening ≥2 mm on CT-scan is necessary in case of other associated mandibular or occluso-facial fractures)
  • Unilateral or bilateral fracture
  • Isolated or associated with other facial / extra-facial skeleton / dental / soft tissue lesions
  • Treatment within 14 days post trauma
  • Affiliation to a social security regime (excepted AME)
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Contraindication to surgical treatment (for any medical or anatomical reason, like comminuted fracture for instance)
  • Major teeth loss or edentulous patient (occlusion impossible to assess)
  • History of mandibular fracture
  • History of temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
  • Dentofacial dysmorphosis causing significant malocclusion
  • Predictable inability to comply with the follow-up
  • Unconsciousness / severe polytrauma
  • Participation in another interventional study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 3 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04776473

Start Date

May 3 2023

End Date

May 1 2027

Last Update

May 16 2023

Active Locations (7)

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1

CHU Angers

Angers, France

2

Hôpital Annecy Genevois

Annecy, France, 74370

3

APHM - Hôpital de la Conception

Marseille, France, 13005

4

CHU de Nantes

Nantes, France, 44093