Health Condition 1: C00-C14- Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age more than 18. Non operable Ca oral cancer. moderate to severe pain. willing for the block.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Allergy to local anesthetics or corticosteroids. Infection at injection site. Bleeding disorders or on anticoagulant therapy. Severe systemic illness contraindicating nerve block. Pre-existing neuropathy in mandibular distribution. Pregnant or lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of analgesia (time from administration of inferior alveolar nerve block to first request for rescue analgesic).Timepoint: 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total rescue analgesic consumption during the observation period. Time to onset of pain relief. Timepoint: 6 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Datta meghe institute of health sciences and research.