Steroid injection for wisdom tooth surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of giving steroids during wisdom tooth removal to see which works better. It may help reduce pain and swelling after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You need to be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You will be having your lower wisdom tooth removed.
- You don't have uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure.
- You don't have a cyst, tumor, or other problem near the tooth.
- You aren't pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You aren't currently taking pain medications or have a pain disorder.
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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