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Evaluate and compare bite force and chewing efficiency in patients with unilateral subcondyle fractures treated either surgically or non-surgically using bite scan and jaw tracker

A Randomized control trial to compare comprehensive kinematic outcome of unilateral subcondyle fracture patient treated with either - conservative or surgical method - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/089229
Enrollment
44
Registered
2025-06-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Conservative method(MMF): Intermaxillary fixation with an arch bar and wires for a time period of (2-3 weeks) Followed by aggressive physiotherapy (maximum mouth-opening exercise, excur

Sponsors

Rudramurthe.G
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients having unilateral sub-condyle fracture of the mandible Patients who give informed written consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Panfacial fractures patients 2.Pregnant patient. 3.Immunocompromised patient. 4.Patients with active or chronic infection with respect to preauricular region 5.Patients with metabolic diseases 6.The patient with TMJ dysfunction. 7.Patient with connective tissue disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Bite force- computerized occlusion analysis system. Mandibular movements - jaw trackerTimepoint: Baseline (Pre-op), 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional occulsion -Yes/No Temporomandibular joint pain- Yes/No Dehiscence Yes/No Surgical site infection (SSI) Yes/No Hardware Failure-Yes /No Facial nerve palsy - Yes / NoTimepoint: Baseline (Pre-op), 1 month, 3 months, & 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactOngkila Bhutia

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

dr.ongkila@gmail.com9313349564

Outcome results

None listed

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