Clinical Trial

The Effect of Dexamethasone Submucosal Injection After Surgical Extraction of Lower Impacted Third Molars on Trismus and Edema

Recruiting Phase 4
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Record status
This record was last updated May 1, 2025 (before its estimated May 30, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
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? Participants will: * Be administered with dexamethasone submucosal injection or a placebo after the surgery. * Visit the clinic three times the week after the extraction for follow-up.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06953440
Lead Sponsor King Abdulaziz University
Conditions Swelling/ Edema, Trismus
Enrollment 66 participants
Start Date 2024-02-01
Primary Completion 2025-05-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-05-01