Comparing timing of dexamethasone for wisdom tooth removal
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving dexamethasone before or after removing an impacted lower wisdom tooth reduces pain, swelling, and other problems. It is for generally healthy adults who have not had previous infections around the tooth.
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Who can take part
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I by your doctor).
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have an impacted lower wisdom tooth that needs to be removed.
- You have never had pericoronitis (infection around the tooth).
- You are not currently taking corticosteroid medications.
- You are not allergic to any drugs used in the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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