Steroid injection for tooth nerve pain during root canal
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a single injection of dexamethasone (a steroid) near the nerve of a painful lower molar can improve pain relief during a root canal. It's for people with severe tooth nerve pain who haven't taken pain meds recently.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a lower back tooth (molar) that hurts and is diagnosed with pulpitis (nerve inflammation).
- Your pain level is moderate to severe (above 5 out of 10 on a pain scale).
- You have not taken any painkillers, anti-inflammatories, or antibiotics in the last 12 hours.
- You are not pregnant or nursing, and you have no allergies to the numbing medication or dexamethasone.
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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