Pain relief for patients undergoing jaw surgery
Official title: Effect of Combined Maxillary and Mandibular Nerve Block on Orthognathic Surgery Outcomes
Run by Mansoura University · NCT05925465 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if nerve blocks can help reduce pain for patients having jaw surgery, especially those with jaw fractures, during their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mansoura University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Mansurah, Mansoura) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 28, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05925465 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are ASA I/II patients aged 21-60 years scheduled for elective faciomaxillary surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have polytrauma, or require postoperative ventilation will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of maxillary and mandibular nerve blocks in providing analgesia for patients undergoing elective faciomaxillary surgery, particularly for those with mandibular fractures. The study aims to evaluate the pain relief provided by these nerve blocks during the critical postoperative period, which is often associated with significant discomfort. By comparing the analgesic effects of the nerve blocks to a control group, the trial seeks to determine the potential benefits of this intervention in managing postoperative pain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and improve recovery for patients undergoing jaw surgery.
How similar studies have gone: There have been few studies evaluating the analgesic effects of nerve blocks in maxillofacial surgeries, indicating that this approach may be novel or underexplored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I/II patients, * within the age group of 21-60 years * both sex * scheduled for elective faciomaxillary surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Patients with polytrauma * Patients necessitating postoperative ventilation * Oral or facial infection * Coagulopathy * Drug intake for chronic pain * Known allergy to the study drugs * Psychiatric disorder
Where it's running
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Maha Ahmed AboZeid
Al Mansurah, Mansoura, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maha A AboZeid, MD
- Email: mahazed@yahoo.com
- Phone: 02-01019216192
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.