Clinical trials: Fibula Flap
Oral Tumor
Vascularized Free Fibula Flap and Computer-guided Implant Surgery
The rehabilitation of patients affected by defects of the jaws after tumor resection is still very challenging. Resection can lead to significant facial deformity, impaired oral functions such as speech, swallowing, saliva…
- Trial name
- NCT01561534
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bari
Mandibular Tumors
Aesthetic Reconstruction of Onco-surgical Mandibular Defects Using FFF With and Without CAD/CAM Customized Cutting Guide
The purpose of this study is to compare Aesthetic results and operation time of free fibular flap with and without CAD/CAM customized osteotomy guide for reconstruction of mandibular defects.
- Trial name
- NCT03757273
- Testing
- FFF with CAD/CAM customized cutting guide, FFF without customized cutting guide
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Mandible Reconstruction
Assessment of Facial Symmetry Following Fibula Free Flap Fixated in a Prosthetically Favorable Position Versus the Inferior Border Position for Mandibular Reconstruction
The study aims to evaluate facial symmetry outcomes after mandibular reconstruction using fibula free flaps, comparing two fixation techniques: the prosthetically favorable position (alveolar level) and the conventional position…
- Trial name
- NCT06790628
- Testing
- Fibula free flap
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fibula / Surgery, Surgical Flaps
Novel Application of a Low-cost Alternative to Patient Specific Implants (PSI) in Mandibular Free Fibula Flap Reconstruction by Reverse Engineering of Stock Plates: A Pilot Validation Study
Stock reconstruction plates have been used for decades and represent a tried-and-true alternative to custom plating. Stock plates are readily available, are cost effective, and can be accurately bent before surgery, particularly…
- Conditions
- Fibula / Surgery, Surgical Flaps, Computer-Aided Design, Mandibular Reconstruction* / Methods
- Trial name
- NCT05672056
- Testing
- Computer guided placement of a stock plate pre-bent on a 3D printed model
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Tibial Fractures
Results of Cross-leg Free Vascularized Fibular Graft
This study aims to evaluate the new technique of cross-leg vascularized fibular graft for reconstruction of post-traumatic long tibial bone defects in terms of restoring normal anatomy and function of the traumatized limb in a…
- Trial name
- NCT06491316
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Head and Neck Cancer, Fibula Flap
Risk for Subsequent Osteoradionecrosis in A Transferred Fibula Flap in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Segmental Mandibulectomy: a Cohort Study
A retrospective analysis of 329 patients at one single institution between January 2014 and December 2019 who underwent free fibula flap reconstruction was conducted.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Fibula Flap, Osteoradionecrosis, Mandibulectomy
- Trial name
- NCT06428994
- Testing
- Radiotherapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 580 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Bone Loss, Microsurgery
Comparison of Induced Membrane Technique With Vascularized Fibula Flap for Pediatric Limb Reconstruction
This study has for goal to evaluate vascularised fibula flap and induced membrane for children's bone loss.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Microsurgery, Reconstruction, Children
- Trial name
- FIBMASC (NCT07825532)
- Testing
- limb reconstruction
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
Analgesia of Fibula Free Flap Donor Site by Peri-Neuronal Catheter in Oro-Pharyngeal Carcinoma Surgery
This trial examines the analgesia of the fibula free flap donor site by peri-neuronal catheter in oro-pharyngeal carcinoma surgery by comparing continuous infusion of a local anesthetic with systemic multimodal analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT00181038
- Testing
- Peri-Neuronal Catheter
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Head and Neck Cancer
Survival Analysis of Oral Cancer Patients
This study aims to assess the survival rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients following immediate mandibular reconstruction with vascularized fibula flap (VFF) and to identify risk factors influencing the overall…
- Trial name
- NCT04967638
- Testing
- tumor resection and mandible reconstruction
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Mandibular Neoplasms
Virtual Surgical Planning Systems in Mandibular Reconstruction
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of virtual planning using customized surgical devices (VP3D) in fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction.
- Trial name
- VP3D (NCT03869723)
- Testing
- Virtual planning using customized surgical devices, Conventional surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Anesthesia, Local, Surgery
Regional Anesthesia Block in Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction
Despite many recent advances in pain management, post-operative pain is widely considered to be poorly managed. Furthermore, the mainstay of current pain management is opioids, for which there is strong evidence of ill effects…
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Local, Surgery, Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT03906838
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Limb Salvage
Reconstruction of Extensive Upper Extremity Long Bone Defects With a Microvascular Fibula Flap
This study assesses the long-term functional outcomes of upper extremity long bone defects treated with the free fibula bone transfer.
- Trial name
- NCT02372838
- Testing
- Microvascular fibula bone transfer
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Reconstructed Jaws, Free Fibula Flaps
Assessment of the Stability of Immediately Loaded All-on-four Dental Implants in FFF Used for Reconstruction of the Jaws
The use of free vascularized fibula flaps for bony reconstruction has proved its success as a substitution for the resected bone and in some instances, the surrounding soft tissues The aim of this case series study is to evaluate…
- Conditions
- Reconstructed Jaws, Free Fibula Flaps, All on Four Technique
- Trial name
- NCT03950284
- Testing
- immediate loading with all on four technique in FFF
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Carcinomatous Resections, Violent Trauma
Evaluation of the PICO® Negative Pressure Dressing System on the Fibula Free Flap Donor Site's Skin Graft.
A fibula free flap can be used for the reconstruction of a mandible or a maxillar when the lack of bonne exceeds 3cm. This flap is made of the fibula bone, some muscle around, the fibular vascular pedicle and a skin paddle to…
- Trial name
- PICOFLAP (NCT04628416)
- Testing
- PICO dressing, Conventional dressing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Bone and Joint Infection
Infection After Free Fibula Flap Reconstruction of the Mandible: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Mandibular osteitis after flap reconstruction is rare but is a serious infection with significant sequelae. The aim of this study is to describe this type of infection
- Trial name
- FibFlapI (NCT04373278)
- Testing
- failure of reconstruction of the mandibule by free fibula flap
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Operation Time, Complication of Surgical Procedure
CAS Versus Traditional Freehand Technique for Mandibular Reconstruction With Free Vascularized Fibular Flap
A total of 153 patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction by VFF were included from Jan 1999 to Dec 2019. The mandibular resection and reconstruction were performed by four experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Trial name
- NCT04965441
- Testing
- Computer-assisted surgery
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Skin Graft Complications
Factors Affecting Split Thickness Skin Graft Success Rates in Patients Who Underwent a Radial Forearm or Fibula Free Flap
Fibula free flaps (FFF) and radial forearm free flaps (RFFF) are necessary to reconstruct parts of the face after cancer surgery, traumas, or debilitating infections.
- Trial name
- NCT04648267
- Testing
- Cast and bolster placement duration, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Mandibular Reconstruction Using Free Fibula Flap
Mandibular Vertical Height Augmentation in Segmental Defects Using Combined Vascularized and Non-Vascularized Fibula Flap
Segmental mandibulectomy, often employed for resection of a tumour, and occasionally for trauma, osteoradionecrosis, or osteomyelitis, adversely affects patient's quality of life (QoL) to a varying degree.
- Trial name
- NCT04219683
- Testing
- Mandibular vertical height augmentation in segmental defects using combined vascularized and non-vascularized fibula flap
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Bone Reconstruction by Free Fibula Flap
Functional Impact of Reconstructive Surgery by Harvesting a Vascularized Free Fibula Flap Postoperatively.
The fibula is a leg bone that can be used in complex bone reconstruction by reconstructive surgery. This innovative surgical procedure is increasingly used in complex facial (mandibular) reconstructions following cancer and…
- Trial name
- FIBULAM (NCT05641597)
- Testing
- Actimetric measurement, Evaluation of plantar flexion, dorsal flexion and ankle eversion forces, Assessment of static and dynamic balance and quality of life
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Head and Neck Cancer, Pain, Musculoskeletal
Continous Popliteal Block for Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
The aim of the study is to assess the effects of a continuous popliteal block on postoperative pain and recovery after major ear, nose and throat surgery with microvascular free flap reconstruction using a fibula graft.
- Trial name
- NCT03607227
- Testing
- Levobupivacaine, Saline Solution
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane