Comparing two pain relievers after root canal treatment
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two different pain medicines (trypsin-chymotrypsin and naproxen sodium) to see which one works better for pain after a root canal. It may help you if you need a root canal and are generally healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are scheduled for a root canal treatment.
- You have a tooth with severe nerve pain (symptomatic irreversible pulpitis), confirmed by a delayed response to cold or heat tests.
- You have not taken any pain medicine in the 24 hours before the procedure.
- You are generally healthy with no major medical conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, or heart disease.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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