At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 56 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dexamethasone"low-dose" +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Dexamethasone"low-dose" 5mgfrom record
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The Effect of Steroid on Reducing Facial Swelling After Orthognathic Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Dexamethasone"low-dose" and Dexamethasone"high-dose" for Swelling. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Postoperative swelling is one of most common concerns to plastic and oromaxillary surgeons after orthognathic surgery. The purpose of this study is to develop a steroid regimen protocol for minimizing postoperative facial swelling after orthognathic surgery.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsSwelling
CountriesTaiwan
Collaborators--
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartAug 2011
First PostedSep 2011
Primary CompletionJan 2013
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 9, 2011
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2011
Primary CompletionJan 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.4 yearsPosted 14.8 years ago
Interventions
Dexamethasone"low-dose"drug
5mg
Dexamethasone"high-dose"drug
15 mg