A Comparative Study of The Efficacy of Honey and Eusol in the Management of Traumatic Maxillofacial Soft Tissue Injuries at a Tertiary Hospital in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202504577239686

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-24

Start date

2019-11-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Surgery

Interventions

Wound dressing

Honey dressing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Only consenting patients of 10 to 70 years of age were included in this study. 2. All consecutive patients presenting to our facility with traumatic maxillofacial wounds of less than 48 hours in duration. 3. Only traumatic maxillofacial soft tissue wounds measuring 1 cm to 20 cm (in its largest diameter) were included in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients presenting with comorbid conditions known to affect wound healing e.g. HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and anemia. 2. Unconscious patients and those presenting with cognitive pathologies. 3. Patients who have undergone radiotherapy to the maxillofacial region. 4. Patients on steroid therapy. 5. Traumatic soft tissue injuries that can be closed primarily. 6. Extraoral wounds communicating with oral cavity. 7. Deep avulsive injuries with bony exposure. 8. Animal bite injuries. 9. Known allergy to either honey or EUSOL.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patients level of pain;wound healing with epitheliazation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patients satisfaction	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactBenjamin Fomete

Consultant

benfometey@hotmail.com+2348034515494

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026