Evaluating LTG-001 for pain relief after wisdom teeth removal

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-ranging Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of LTG 001 for Acute Pain After Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars

Phase 2 Interventional Latigo Biotherapeutics · NCT06774625

This study is testing if a new pain relief medication called LTG-001 can help adults feel better after having their wisdom teeth removed.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment250 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
SponsorLatigo Biotherapeutics Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Trial IDNCT06774625 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of LTG-001 in treating acute pain following the surgical removal of impacted third molars in adults. Participants will receive LTG-001 or a placebo after their surgery and will be monitored for pain relief over a 12-hour period. The study includes a comparison of different doses of LTG-001 against a placebo and a comparator drug to determine its effectiveness and tolerability. Participants will also return for a follow-up safety check one week post-surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 50 who require the extraction of multiple impacted third molars.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of certain medical conditions or those unable to take oral medications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide effective pain relief for patients recovering from wisdom teeth extraction.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored pain management after dental surgeries, but the specific use of LTG-001 is novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject is male or female aged 18 to 50 years, inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent
* Has a body weight ≥ 45 kg and a BMI ≤ 35 kg/m2.
* Subject requires extraction of 2 or more third molars, two of which must be mandibular molars that must be fully or partially bony, or combination of one fully and one partially bony impaction.
* Subject must agree to study required use of birth control.
* Post-surgical pain must meet protocol requirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to take oral medications
* Prior dental surgery within 60 days or other surgical history that could confound surgery or post-operative procedures.
* History of impaired hepatic function or heart disease.
* Abnormal liver laboratories or other lab abnormality indicative of serious medical condition.
* Sensory abnormality that would confound post-surgery pain assessments.
* Chronic use of NSAIDs, benzodiazepines, opioid use within the last year, use of medications that prolong QTc intervals, or other dietary and medication restrictions.
* A subject with sleep apnea and/or on a home continuous positive airway pressure machine.
* Positive drug screen.
* Participant is under legal custodianship.

Where this trial is running

Salt Lake City, Utah

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Acute Pain, PostoperativeAcute PainSurgical Removal of Impacted Third MolarsWisdom teeth
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.