Ultrasound-guided nerve block for pain after jaw surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided injection near the nerves in the cheek can reduce pain after jaw surgery. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be scheduled for bimaxillary surgery (moving the upper and lower jaws).
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You cannot be having any other surgery at the same time, like nose or eyelid surgery.
- You cannot have allergies to local anesthetics, anti-inflammatories, or opioids.
- You must be in generally good health (classified as ASA 1 or 2).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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