Status:

COMPLETED

Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, San Francisco

Conditions:

Surgical Complication

Paresthesia

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a recipro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must be undergoing bilateral sagittal split osteotomy surgery with Dr. Saghezchi at UCSF
  • Must agree to return for all follow up visits.
  • Must not have any preexisting V3 nerve paresthesia
  • Must be below the age of 45.

Exclusion

  • Persons with preexisting V3 nerve paresthesias
  • Pre-pubertal children will be excluded (per routine practice for this type of surgery).
  • Patients with syndromic genetic conditions that demonstrate clearly different anatomy in the two sides of their jaws will be excluded since the two sides may not be "exchangeable".

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 20 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 25 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05205616

Start Date

July 20 2021

End Date

July 25 2023

Last Update

June 4 2025

Active Locations (2)

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University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

San Francisco, California, United States, 94143

2

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

San Francisco, California, United States, 94158