Cold therapy for reducing pain during root canal treatment
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial is testing two cold-therapy techniques applied directly to the tooth nerve to see which one better reduces pain during a root canal treatment. It aims to make the anesthesia work faster and more effectively, so you feel less discomfort during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are in generally good health with no serious medical conditions.
- The painful tooth is one of your lower back teeth (molars).
- You have moderate to severe tooth pain (4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale).
- Your tooth pain is from irreversible pulpitis (inflammation of the nerve that can't be reversed).
- You have not taken painkillers, antibiotics, or steroids in the last 48 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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