Acupuncture with numbing for wisdom tooth removal
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding acupuncture to the usual numbing medicine helps reduce pain and stress during the removal of an impacted lower wisdom tooth. If you are having this procedure, this could make it more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 35 years old.
- You are generally healthy (no serious medical conditions).
- You are scheduled to have an impacted lower wisdom tooth removed in the clinic.
- You can avoid eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth for at least 1 hour before the saliva test.
- You are not pregnant, do not have epilepsy, a pacemaker, or other electronic implants.
- You have not taken pain relievers, steroids, or antibiotics in the last 7 days.
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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