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Effectiveness of Dexamethasone Injection for Reducing Pain After Third Molar Surgery

NCT07538375 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-04-20

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Summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dexamethasone injection in reducing postoperative pain after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Patients are divided into two groups: one receiving standard local anesthesia, and the other receiving an additional dexamethasone injection postoperatively. Pain levels are assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery. The study is conducted at 28 Military Dental Centre, Lahore.

Conditions

  • Impacted Mandibular Third Molar
  • Postoperative Pain

Interventions

DRUG

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone 8 mg (1 ml) was administered via buccal vestibular injection immediately after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • 28 Military Dental Centre Lahore

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-01
Primary Completion
2026-05-15
Completion
2026-05-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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