1. What data in particular will be shared?
   Response - All of the individual participant data collected during the trial, after de-identification.
   


2. What additional supporting information will be shared?
   Response -  Study Protocol
   Response -  Statistical Analysis Plan
   Response - Informed Consent Form
   Response - Clinical Study Report
   
   
3. Who will be able to view these files?
   Response - Anyone
   


4. For what types of analyses will this data be available?
   Response - Any purpose.
   


5. By what mechanism will data be made available?
   Response - Proposals should be directed to [bajaj.jitin@gmail.com].
   


6. For how long will this data be available start date provided 01-12-2028 and end date provided 31-01-2031?
   Response - Immediately following publication. No end date.
   


7. Any URL or additional information regarding plan/policy for sharing IPD? 
   Additional Information - NIL

Introduction

Cranioplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing cranial defects resulting from trauma, decompressive craniectomy, tumor excision, or congenital anomalies. The choice of fixation technique plays an important role in postoperative outcomes. Titanium plates have been the gold standard due to their rigidity and biocompatibility. However, suture-tied fixation is a cost-effective and simpler method often preferred in resource-limited settings. This study aims to compare both methods in surgical outcomes, complication rates, and cost-effectiveness.

Need and Significance of the Study

There is limited comparative literature available evaluating suture-tied fixation with titanium plates in cranioplasty. With rising healthcare costs, assessing simpler and affordable alternatives without compromising outcomes is critical. This study may offer insights that can help guide surgical practices, especially in low-resource settings.