Efficacy of Arnica D1 Ointment After Upper Blepharoplasty — ARINE  

Blepharoplasty Clinical Trial

Official title: Efficacy of Arnica D1 Ointment After Upper Blepharoplasty: a Randomized, Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Arnica ointment is currently used in homeopathic preparations for strains and bruises. In the field of plastic surgery, some surgeons advise patients undergoing blepharoplasty to use Arnica in order to prevent postoperative ecchymosis, swelling and pain. Thus far, no decent study evaluated the efficacy of topical Arnica ointment in reducing ecchymosis or surgical outcome after upper blepharoplasty. We hypothesize that application of Arnica ointment postoperatively will reduce the development of ecchymosis and improve outcome.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Blepharoplasty
• Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

• NCT number: NCT01598909
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Isala
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2013
• Completion date: January 2014