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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/11/076806 [Registered on: 14/11/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 13/11/2024
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Surgical/Anesthesia 
Study Design  Single Arm Study 
Public Title of Study   Use of twinfork plate in management of posterior mandible 
Scientific Title of Study   Versatality of Twin fork plate in the management of mandibular fractures 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Aishwarya Swaminathan 
Designation  PG student 
Affiliation  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals 
Address  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Room No.3 Velachery Main Road , Narayanapuram Pallikaranai

Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600100
India 
Phone  07358011545  
Fax    
Email  aishuswami27@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Vijay Ebenezer 
Designation  Professor and Head of the Department 
Affiliation  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals 
Address  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Room No.3 Velachery Main Road , Narayanapuram Pallikaranai

Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600100
India 
Phone  9840136328  
Fax    
Email  drvijayomfs@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Aishwarya Swaminathan 
Designation  PG student 
Affiliation  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals 
Address  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Room No.3, Velachery Mainroad, Narayanapuram Pallikarani.

Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600100
India 
Phone  07358011545  
Fax    
Email  aishuswami27@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Dr. Aishwarya Swaminathan Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, VELACHERY MAIN ROAD, NARAYANAPURAM, PALLIKARANAI, CHENNAI - 600 100 State  
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Dr Aishwarya Swaminathan 
Address  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Room No. 3 Velachery Mainroad, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600100 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Other ( Self)] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Aishwarya Swaminathan  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals  Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Room No. 3,Velachery mainroad, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600 100
Chennai
TAMIL NADU 
07358011545

aishuswami27@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: O||Medical and Surgical,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  NIL  NIL 
Intervention  Twin fork plate  1. Twin fork plate,Titanium Grade II, S.S 316 2. 2.0 mm twin fork titanium mini plate (3x3x3 holes) 3. Length of each arm 7.96 mm 4. Distance between two arms 8.94 mm 5. Duration- 1 week, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 week 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  80.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1 Patient who give consent to participate in the study
2 Patient who had fracture involving parasymphysis or body with displacement
3 Patient with fracture line passing on or near the mental canal
4 Patient with CT scan were included in the study  
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  • Infected fracture site or wound.
• Presence of osseous pathology.
• Patients unfit for undergoing treatment under general anaesthesia.
• Patients with Lukemia, severe anaemia, bleeding disorders
• Patients undergoing Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy.

 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Immediate fracture reduction
Post operative occlusion and function
Surgical wound healing and scarring
Neurosensory disturbances
 
1st week
4th week 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Post operative Occlusion
2. Post operative reduction of fracture & bone formation
3.Persistant Neurosensory disturbances
4. Surgical wound dehiscence

 
12 weeks
24 weeks 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="10"
Sample Size from India="10" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 2/ Phase 3 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   29/11/2024 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="2"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

The management of mandibular parasymphysis fractures requires stability and effective fixation for optimal healing. The twin fork plate has emerged as a versatile option in the treatment of these fractures. This study explores the versatility, mechanical stability, and clinical outcomes associated with the use of twin fork plates in mandibular parasymphysis fractures. A cohort of patients with parasymphysis fractures treated with twin fork plates was analyzed, focusing on parameters such as ease of plate adaptation, surgical approach, healing time, and post-operative complications.

Results showed that the twin fork plate provided sufficient rigidity and stability, allowing for favorable bone healing and minimal complications. Its design, with dual forks providing multi-directional fixation, offers an advantage in aligning fracture segments and maintaining structural integrity. The study concludes that the twin fork plate is a reliable and versatile method for treating mandibular parasymphysis fractures, with favorable outcomes in terms of fracture stability, ease of use, and patient recovery. Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to confirm these findings and explore long-term outcomes.
 
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