Status:
UNKNOWN
Pain Control After Orthognathic Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Postoperative Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of levobupivacaine for postoperative pain control in patients received orthognathic surgery. In this split-mouth study, each side will be randomized to r...
Detailed Description
Design of intervention vs. control Intra-operative injective of (chirocaine) before incision Location of injection: inferior alveolar nerve proximal to its entrance to ramus of mandible, maxillary ner...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all patients who will receive orthognathic surgery (one jaw or two jaw, with or without genioplasty) in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital since July 2011
Exclusion
- more complex (2- or more piece LeFort I osteotomy, combined gonial resection in BSSO, etc.) or less complex (only Wassmund and/or Kole osteotomies in upper or lower jaw) orthognathic procedures
- unexpected fracture (unilateral)
- intra-operative nerve injuries
- significant facial asymmetry which demands different procedures (location of osteotomy, extension of muscle stripping, etc.)
- cleft patient, post-traumatic patients, patients with craniofacial syndromes or other neurological or systemic problems which might interfere pain evaluation post-operatively
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01418183
Start Date
July 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
September 7 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 10507