Numbing medicine after root canal for pain relief
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a long-acting numbing medication (bupivacaine) given after a root canal can reduce pain better than a standard short-acting numbing medicine. It is for people who need a root canal for a tooth that is causing sharp, constant pain.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy (ASA Class I or II).
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your blood pressure is below 160/100.
- You need emergency or planned root canal therapy for a tooth with severe, ongoing pain (symptomatic irreversible pulpitis).
- You can understand and complete questionnaires in English.
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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