Pain Relief After Root Canal Treatment: Two Different Medications
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Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of medications placed inside a tooth after root canal treatment to see which one reduces pain better. You'll be asked about your pain levels after treatment, and researchers will measure a pain-related substance in your saliva.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–45 years old
- You have no ongoing medical conditions (like diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders) that affect how your body handles pain
- You have not taken any pain medication in the 24 hours before your appointment
- You have a lower back molar tooth with a specific infection (symptomatic apical periodontitis) that needs root canal treatment
- The tooth's root canal has normal shape and size—no extreme curves or other variations
- You have not had antibiotics in the past 2 weeks, and you are not pregnant, nursing, or allergic to the cleaning solutions we use
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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