A clinical trial to study the effects of transeptal flower stitch versus simple surgical knot in patients undergoing nasotracheal intubation for open reduction and internal fixation of maxillofacial trauma.

Comparison of intraoperative stability of naso endotracheal tube secured by transeptal flower stitch versus simple surgical knot in patients undergoing nasotracheal intubation for open reduction and internal fixation of maxillofacial trauma. - CINTS

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/06/054582

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-07-25

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: S029- Fracture of unspecified skull andfacial bones

Interventions

Intervention1: Nasoendotracheal Tube: Evaluation of Simple Surgical Knot for securing ETT (endotracheal tube) in patients with maxillofacial trauma for a duration of 6 months. Control Intervention1:

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult Patients diagnosed with maxillofacial fractures indicated for Nasal Intubation Patients fit for surgery Patientâ??s approval for surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neonatal or paediatric patients Patients contraindicated for nasal intubation Patients indicated for closed reduction Patients who are unfit for surgery. Nasal septal injury

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intraoperative stability of Nasoendotracheal tubeTimepoint: 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of accidental or unplanned extubation Nasal septal injury laceration / bleeding /necrosis Nasal tip ischemia. Timepoint: 12 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rajanikanth Kambala

Sharad Pawar Dental College

riddhimahalle09@gmail.com09404284404

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026