Effect of Post-operative Chlorhexidine on Postoperative Pain and Complications After Surgical Rem… (NCT06880952) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Post-operative Chlorhexidine on Postoperative Pain and Complications After Surgical Removal of Mandibular Third Molars
Netherlands145 participantsStarted 2021-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to assess the impact of postoperative chlorhexidine use on pain management following mandibular third molar removal
In this prospective, randomized controlled trial,130 patients who underwent mandibular third molar surgical removal were divided into two groups: one group used chlorhexidine for postoperative rinsing and the other did not rinse. Pain levels, measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), were recorded daily for the first seven days post-surgery. Paired-samples t-tests were utilized for data analysis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
• healthy adults (18+) referred by their dentist for third molar removal
Exclusion Criteria:
* active pericoronitis or other infections
* planned coronectomy
* trismus
* chronic pain
* pregnancy
* known allergies to local anesthesia
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Postoperative pain after removal of third molar
Timeframe: 7 days after the inclusion pain was measured on a numerical rating scale