Tooth Extraction Status NosPhase 4DXM-PAINNCT06787196
Intravenous Dexamethasone on Postoperative Pain and Complications in Jaw Surgery
A Phase 4 study testing Dexamethasone in people with Tooth Extraction Status Nos and Cysts Dental, run by Selcuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of single-dose intravenous dexamethasone on postoperative pain and other complications in compacted tooth and cyst enucleation procedures performed under general anesthesia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Tooth Extraction Status Nos, Cysts Dental, General Anesthesia
- What is being tested?
- Dexamethasone
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2024to 31 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- ASA physical status I-II
- underwent split-mouth surgery
Who cannot join
- Patients undergoing corticosteroid therapy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Single Dose Intravenous Dexamethasone on Postoperative Pain and Complications in Jaw Surgery Under General Anesthesia
This study aims to evaluate the effect of single-dose intravenous dexamethasone on postoperative pain and other complications in compacted tooth and cyst enucleation procedures performed under general anesthesia.
Read the detailed description
During surgery, patients were carefully monitored with standard equipment to track oxygen levels (SpO2), heart activity (ECG), blood pressure, and carbon dioxide levels. General anesthesia was started with medications like thiopental, rocuronium, and fentanyl, and maintained with a mix of oxygen, air, sevoflurane, and remifentanil. Patients were intubated with appropriate tubes, and the surgical team applied a local anesthetic (Articaine with Epinephrine) to the area before starting the procedure. After the surgery, patients were given dexamethasone (DXM) and pantoprazole intravenously, then safely extubated and sent to recovery. All patients were discharged on the same day.
Postoperative recovery was assessed using pain scores (VAS) and physical evaluations. Pain levels were categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, and an analgesic was provided if the score exceeded 3. Facial swelling was measured by comparing pre- and post-surgery facial landmarks, with swelling classified into grades based on the percentage of change. Mouth opening was evaluated with a caliper to check for trismus (jaw stiffness), with results grouped into normal, mild, moderate, or severe grades depending on the degree of restriction. Follow-ups were conducted by an independent clinician on postoperative days 1, 2, and 7.
- Being tested
- Dexamethasone
- Keywords
- Dexamethasone, postoperative pain, maxillofascial surgery
- Medical subject headings
- Radicular Cyst, Pain, Postoperative
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
DexamethasoneDrug
Also called Dekort
Dexamethasone, single-dose, 0,1mg/ kg IV administered intraoperatively
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | Experimental | At the end of the procedure, patients received a single IV dose of Dexamethasone (0.1 mg/kg) before being extubated. Receives: Drug: Dexamethasone |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
IV dexamethasone (DXM) changes postoperative complications
Postoperative pain, swelling, and restricted mouth opening are identified as key postoperative concerns. The anti-inflammatory effects of dexamethasone (DXM) are utilized to address these complications.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2024
- Primary completion31 Jan 2025
- Study completion31 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tooth Extraction Status NosStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Selcuk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Selcuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, FUNDA ARUN, Selcuk University
- Investigators
- Hasan Kucukkolbasi, prof., Study chair, Selcuk UniversityEmine Taskin, resid., Study chair, Selcuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06787196
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- F003
- Acronym
- DXM-PAIN
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Single Dose Intravenous Dexamethasone on Postoperative Pain and Complications in Jaw Surgery Under General Anesthesia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06787196
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DXM-PAIN / F003
- Keywords
- Dexamethasone, postoperative pain, maxillofascial surgery
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Selcuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of single-dose intravenous dexamethasone on postoperative pain and other complications in compacted tooth and cyst enucleation procedures performed under general anesthesia.
Detailed description
During surgery, patients were carefully monitored with standard equipment to track oxygen levels (SpO2), heart activity (ECG), blood pressure, and carbon dioxide levels. General anesthesia was started with medications like thiopental, rocuronium, and fentanyl, and maintained with a mix of oxygen, air, sevoflurane, and remifentanil. Patients were intubated with appropriate tubes, and the surgical team applied a local anesthetic (Articaine with Epinephrine) to the area before starting the procedure. After the surgery, patients were given dexamethasone (DXM) and pantoprazole intravenously, then safely extubated and sent to recovery. All patients were discharged on the same day.
Postoperative recovery was assessed using pain scores (VAS) and physical evaluations. Pain levels were categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, and an analgesic was provided if the score exceeded 3. Facial swelling was measured by comparing pre- and post-surgery facial landmarks, with swelling classified into grades based on the percentage of change. Mouth opening was evaluated with a caliper to check for trismus (jaw stiffness), with results grouped into normal, mild, moderate, or severe grades depending on the degree of restriction. Follow-ups were conducted by an independent clinician on postoperative days 1, 2, and 7.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | Experimental | Drug: DexamethasoneAt the end of the procedure, patients received a single IV dose of Dexamethasone (0.1 mg/kg) before being extubated. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- ASA physical status I-II
- underwent split-mouth surgery
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients undergoing corticosteroid therapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| DexamethasoneAlso: DekortDexamethasone, single-dose, 0,1mg/ kg IV administered intraoperatively | Drug | Dexamethasone |
Primary outcome
IV dexamethasone (DXM) changes postoperative complications
Time frame: 6 months
Postoperative pain, swelling, and restricted mouth opening are identified as key postoperative concerns. The anti-inflammatory effects of dexamethasone (DXM) are utilized to address these complications.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Hasan Kucukkolbasi, prof. study chair
Selcuk University
Emine Taskin, resid. study chair
Selcuk University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Dexamethasone in people with Tooth Extraction Status Nos and Cysts Dental, run by Selcuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
IV dexamethasone (DXM) changes postoperative complications (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jun 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.