Treatments to help with severe gag reflex
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests two treatments for people who have a strong gag reflex that makes dental visits difficult. The goal is to find which treatment works best so you can get the care you need.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a student, faculty, or staff member at Tufts School of Dental Medicine.
- You have a strong gag reflex that is rated as moderate or higher on a standard scale.
- You are not pregnant (if female, you must self-report that you are not).
- You are not currently taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications).
- You do not have an allergy to lidocaine (a numbing medicine), and you do not have a bleeding 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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