Meloxicam vs ibuprofen for wisdom tooth pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two common pain relievers, meloxicam and ibuprofen, for managing pain after wisdom tooth removal in adults. If you need to have a partially or fully visible wisdom tooth taken out, this trial can help find which medication works better for you.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with a wisdom tooth that is at least partly showing through the gum.
- You do not have an infection at the site of the tooth.
- You are not allergic to ibuprofen or similar pain relievers (NSAIDs).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken any pain medication in the 24 hours before the procedure.
- The tooth extraction surgery will take less than 45 minutes.
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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