Saltwater rinse after root canal to reduce pain
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special saltwater rinse inside the tooth after a root canal helps reduce pain after the procedure. It is for people who have a painful tooth due to nerve inflammation and are getting a root canal in a single visit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have a lower premolar (a tooth with two cusps) that hurts, especially when exposed to cold.
- You have not taken painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or antibiotics in the last 12 hours.
- You do not have allergies to local anesthetics or common pain relievers.
- You are able to rate your pain on a scale and attend follow-up appointments.
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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