Dexamethasone injection to improve numbing for root canal
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a steroid injection before the numbing shot can help make root canal treatment more comfortable for people with severe tooth pain. It's for patients with a very painful tooth nerve who need a root canal.
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Who can take part
- You have severe tooth pain (score 6 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale)
- You need a root canal on a lower back molar with a painful, infected nerve
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You are in generally good health (no serious medical conditions like heart or lung disease)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not taking medications that affect how you feel pain
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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