Status:
COMPLETED
Using Dexpanthenol Cream to Prevent Lip Corner Cracks in Children After Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Conditions:
Cheilitis, Angular
Postoperative Complications
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-15 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Soreness and cracking at the corners of the mouth, a condition called angular cheilitis, can be an uncomfortable problem for children after they have surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids. This...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 3 and 15 years, inclusive
- Scheduled for adenotonsillectomy (for indications such as obstructive sleep apnea and/or recurrent tonsillitis/adenotonsillitis).
- Written informed consent provided by parents or legal guardians.
Exclusion
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to dexpanthenol or any components of the cream.
- Presence of angular cheilitis at the time of preoperative assessment.
- Use of topical or systemic steroids or antibiotics within 4 weeks prior to surgery that might affect oral healing.
- Participants with known systemic diseases or conditions that might impair wound healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppressive disorders).
- Known diagnosis of iron deficiency and/or vitamin B12 deficiency prior to surgery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 20 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 5 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
106 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07002632
Start Date
July 20 2021
End Date
June 5 2024
Last Update
July 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34255