Root Canal Treatment Methods and Post-Procedure Pain
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different techniques for cleaning and shaping root canals (the nerve chambers inside teeth) to see which one causes less pain after treatment. If you have a dead nerve in a back lower tooth, this trial may help us understand the best way to treat it with minimal discomfort.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 and in generally good health
- Have a back lower molar tooth with a dead nerve, no current pain, and a visible lesion on X-ray
- Not taken pain or anti-inflammatory medication in the last 12 hours
- No allergy to NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) or numbing medication
- Not pregnant, not taking opioid painkillers, and no serious gum disease
- No active infection signs or history of stomach/digestive problems
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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