Massage and melatonin for jaw surgery recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining gentle lymphatic drainage massage with melatonin can reduce pain and swelling after jaw surgery. If you are scheduled for jaw surgery for the first time and are otherwise healthy, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for orthognathic jaw surgery to fix a jaw or face deformity
- You have not had this type of jaw surgery before
- You do not have any major long-term health conditions (like diabetes or heart disease)
- You have no bleeding disorders and are not taking blood thinners
- You have no cancer in your head or neck area
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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