Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 20 to 50

Comparing pain relief methods for root canal treatment

Official title: Effect of Premedication on Post-endodontic Pain in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis, a Triple-blinded Randomized Control Trial

Run by Gulf Medical University · NCT06671743 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether taking alpha-chemo-trypsin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen before a root canal can help people with tooth pain feel better afterward.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment48 (estimated)
SponsorGulf Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ajman)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2026
Study endsNovember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 4, 2024
Trial IDNCT06671743 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars who are eligible for root canal treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with systemic health issues, allergies to the medications being tested, or those who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative administration of alpha-chemo-trypsin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen in reducing post-endodontic pain in patients suffering from symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Participants will receive one of the three medications before undergoing root canal treatment, and the intensity of pain experienced afterward will be measured and compared. The study seeks to determine which premedication offers the best pain management outcome for these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing root canal treatments.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored pain management in dental procedures, but the specific combination of medications in this trial is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Eligibility for root canal treatment Patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with normal apical tissue in mandibular molars

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Patient under any medication or analgesic intake for pain management.

  * Patients with any systemic health issues
  * Patient allergies to trypsin-chymotrypsin, ibuprofen, and paracetamol
  * Pregnancy.
  * Non-restorable teeth.
  * Immature roots.
  * Calcifications.
  * Resorptions.

Where it's running

  • Gulf Medical University
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.