Greater Palatine ForamenNCT07363213
Palatal Morphology, Age, and Greater Palatine Canal Anatomy on CBCT
An observational study of Greater Palatine Foramen and Palatal Morphology, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this study is to quantify the relationship between palatal morphology-including vault height, angle, width, and palatal bone thickness-and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Greater Palatine Foramen, Palatal Morphology
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 20 Jan 2026to 30 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: 50
Who may be able to join
- Adults ≥18 years
- CBCT scans showing complete hard palate
- Presence of first maxillary molars bilaterally
Who cannot join
- Palatal surgery or trauma history
- Maxillofacial anomalies
- Palatal pathology
- Poor CBCT quality
About this study
Official title: Assessment of Palatal Morphology and Age in Relation to Greater Palatine Canal/Foramen Anatomy on CBCT: A Retrospective Study in an Egyptian Population
The primary objective of this study is to quantify the relationship between palatal morphology-including vault height, angle, width, and palatal bone thickness-and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF). Secondary objectives include evaluating how age and sex relate to GPC/GPF measurements, as well as describing the prevalence and anatomical variations, including shapes, of accessory (lesser) palatine canals and foramina.
- Conditions
- Greater Palatine Foramen, Palatal Morphology
- Keywords
- greater palatine canal anatomy, palate morphology
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
the correlation between palatal morphology and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF).
Measured: January 2026
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jan 2026
- Study start20 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion25 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jan 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Greater Palatine ForamenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ghada Adayil, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07363213
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 12-2025
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of Palatal Morphology and Age in Relation to Greater Palatine Canal/Foramen Anatomy on CBCT: A Retrospective Study in an Egyptian Population
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07363213
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 12-2025
- Conditions
- Greater Palatine Foramen, Palatal Morphology
- Keywords
- greater palatine canal anatomy, palate morphology
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 23 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary objective of this study is to quantify the relationship between palatal morphology-including vault height, angle, width, and palatal bone thickness-and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF). Secondary objectives include evaluating how age and sex relate to GPC/GPF measurements, as well as describing the prevalence and anatomical variations, including shapes, of accessory (lesser) palatine canals and foramina.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 50
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adults ≥18 years
- CBCT scans showing complete hard palate
- Presence of first maxillary molars bilaterally
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Palatal surgery or trauma history
- Maxillofacial anomalies
- Palatal pathology
- Poor CBCT quality
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
the correlation between palatal morphology and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF).
Time frame: January 2026
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jan 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Greater Palatine Foramen and Palatal Morphology, run by Cairo University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
the correlation between palatal morphology and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF). (time frame: January 2026). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2026.