Steroid inside a root canal for less tooth pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether putting a common steroid medicine (dexamethasone) inside the tooth during a root canal can reduce pain after the procedure. If you have a painful tooth with an inflamed nerve, this treatment might help you feel better faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- A tooth is causing pain and the nerve inside is inflamed (not dead)
- You are generally healthy or have a well-controlled condition (like high blood pressure)
- No pain medication taken in the 12 hours before the dental visit
- The tooth has not already had any root canal treatment started
- The tooth is not a wisdom tooth and is not severely damaged or loose
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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