Saltwater rinse after root canal for less pain
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a saltwater solution (hypertonic saline) as a final rinse after a root canal can reduce pain afterward. It is for people needing a root canal on a lower premolar tooth that has a painful, inflamed nerve (symptomatic irreversible pulpitis).
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no serious medical conditions.
- You have a lower premolar tooth that hurts to cold and has not yet had a root canal.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken painkillers, anti-inflammatories, or antibiotics in the 12 hours before treatment.
- You do not have an allergy to numbing medicine or common pain relievers (NSAIDs).
- You do not have a cracked tooth, previous root canal on that tooth, or signs of infection at the tooth's tip.
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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