Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Fractures in the Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Area
Summary description of the study
Dental, oral, and maxillofacial trauma represents a common public health issue, with most cases resulting from accidents and frequently occurring in young adults. Diagnosis relies on clinical examination and imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and digital volume tomography (DVT), which are standard for assessing hard tissue but expose patients to ionizing radiation. To reduce radiation exposure while enabling visualization of soft tissues, newer imaging methods are being explored, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). New MRI techniques offer high-resolution alternatives and are promising for diagnosing soft tissue injuries and fractures without radiation risk, which is particularly beneficial for younger patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of MRI in oral, jaw, and facial fractures, focusing on early diagnosis, reducing artifacts, and comparing it with conventional X-ray-based imaging in a minimal-risk study.
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Intervention under investigation
If you participate in the study, you will receive the same clinical and radiological care as any other patient with a fracture. Your treatment will not differ in any way from standard care. In addition to the usual measures, an MRI examination will be conducted before and another after the surgery.
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Disease under investigation
Fractures in the Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Area
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Patients with acute dental, oral, and maxillofacial trauma. Age: 18 years and older. Able to provide informed consent. (BASEC)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. Known contraindications for MRI (e.g., pacemakers, certain implants). Participation in other clinical studies that may affect the imaging study. (BASEC)
Trial sites
Zurich
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Sponsor
University Hospital Zurich
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Contact
Contact Person Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Dr. Harald Essig
+ 41 44 255 50 31
mkg.direktion@clutterusz.chUniversity Hospital Zurich
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Scientific Information
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Name of the authorising ethics committee (for multicentre studies, only the lead committee)
Ethics Committee Zurich
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Date of authorisation
28.03.2025
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ICTRP Trial ID
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Official title (approved by ethics committee)
Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Perioperative Evaluation of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma (BASEC)
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Results-Individual Participant Data (IPD)
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Results of the trial
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