Pain medicine before root canal for less discomfort
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking ibuprofen or dexamethasone before a root canal can help reduce pain afterward. It's for people with a painful, inflamed tooth nerve who haven't already taken pain medicine for it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a permanent tooth that is causing pain because the inner nerve is inflamed (no swelling or pus).
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are generally healthy and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not allergic to ibuprofen or dexamethasone.
- You haven't taken painkillers or antibiotics for this tooth in the last 24 hours.
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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