Clinical trial · Interventional
Temporalis Myofascial Flap Effectiveness
The Efficacy of Temporalis Myofascial Flap in Reconstruction of Various Cranio-maxillofacial Defects
NCT05298969CI-TRIAL-00057354unknownN/AClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This research is conducted as trial to improve lifestyle of patients with cranio-maxillofacial defects following major insults like trauma or tumor resection in form of speech problems or dysphagia by usage temporalis myofascial flap and assessment of it's effectiveness
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms | Maxillary Sinus Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporalis Myofascial flap | Procedure | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Flap survival
- description
- Harvesting temporalis myofascial flap for cranio-maxillofacial defects
- interventionNames
- Procedure: Temporalis Myofascial flap
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Assessment of versatility of temporalis myofascial flap in reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial defects in means of flap viability, healing and epithelization
- timeFrame
- 6 months postoperatively
- description
- Assessment by regular follow up by pin bricks
Secondary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Assessment of phonation and swallowing efficacy postoperatively
- timeFrame
- 6 months postoperatively
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients with:
* TMJ ankylosis
* Osteomyelitis following mucormycosis
* Following tumor resection like maxillectomy or temporal bone resection
* Following orbital exentration due to tumors or infections
* Following massive trauma
* Facial reanimation
Exclusion Criteria:
* • History of head \& neck embolization as it may compromise blood supply of the flap
* Extensive tumors involving maxillary artery
* History of head \& neck radiation or chemotherapy
* Temporalis muscle wasting due to any reason
* Bad general conditionReferences
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