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
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gulf Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ajman) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06671743 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
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Gulf Medical University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elsewify
- Email: dr.tarek@gmu.ac.ae
- Phone: +971585078876
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.