Dexamethasone and diclofenac gel for facial surgery pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a gel containing two pain and swelling medicines applied to the skin after facial surgery or facial injury repair. The goal is to see if it provides better pain relief and less swelling than usual care.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery for a facial fracture or repair of a clean facial cut that can be closed right away.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits and sign a consent form.
- You do not have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or other conditions that slow healing.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone or diclofenac, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not been using steroid or NSAID medications regularly.
- Your wound is not infected, heavily contaminated, or too damaged to close directly.
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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