Comparing two root canal medicines for pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of medicine placed inside the tooth after cleaning to see which one reduces pain better. It is for adults with a dead nerve in a lower premolar tooth who are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have one lower premolar tooth with a dead nerve (pulp necrosis) and no severe infection.
- You are generally healthy (no major medical conditions or allergies).
- You have not taken painkillers or antibiotics in the last 24 hours.
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
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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