BridgeMD
New treatment option for Swelling/ Edema
Official title The Effect of Dexamethasone Submucosal Injection After Surgical Extraction of Lower Impacted Third Molars on Trismus and Edema
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06953440
What this study is testing
What is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection?
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection is an investigational medicine, given as an injectable medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for swelling/ edema.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial aims to investigate whether dexamethasone decreases edema and trismus in adults undergoing lower third molar surgical extraction. The main question it aims to answer is: Does dexamethasone submucosal injection have a positive impact on trismus and edema after third molar surgery compared to conventional postoperative prescription?
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Patients with impacted lower third molars requiring surgical extraction.
- Adults over the age of 18 years old.
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) 1, and ASA 2
You likely can't join if
- Patients with preoperative intraoral or extraoral swelling.
- Patients requiring simple extraction (Class I group A according to Pell and ---Gregory classification).
- Patients with uncontrolled systemic disease such as uncontrolled diabetic - patients.
- Patients who are allergic to corticosteroids.
- Patients who are contraindicated to use corticosteroids such as uncontrolled diabetic patients, and osteoporotic patients.
- Patients who require extraction of additional teeth at the same visit.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Jeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Jeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.