Status:

COMPLETED

Ibuprofen as a Pain Management in Pediatric Dentistry

Lead Sponsor:

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

Conditions:

Pain Management

Eligibility:

All Genders

5-13 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Abstract Introduction: Administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before tooth extraction may reduce post-surgical pain, but there is a lack of research. Aims: To compare pain a...

Detailed Description

Aims The aim of this study was to compare the post-operative pain and anxiety experience of pediatric tooth extraction patients who receive a preoperative NSAID with those who receive a placebo in ord...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • child must be undergoing a simple extraction under local anesthesia of one or more symptomatic primary molars including teeth with pathology such as abscess, cyst, and internal resorption
  • parent must provide consent and the child provide assent
  • must not have any systematic disease
  • must not be taking any medication that interacts with ibuprofen (the NSAID used in this study)
  • must be cooperative
  • Excluded Criteria Children were excluded for
  • 1-known allergy 2-having ever had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen 3- taking antibiotics or other medications 4-special needs due to a physical or mental disability 5-been given an analgesic prior to appointment by the guardian; 6-being treated for an emergency medical condition (e.g., cellulitis).

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 10 2019

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    May 30 2019

    Estimated Enrollment :

    56 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04476069

    Start Date

    January 10 2019

    End Date

    May 30 2019

    Last Update

    July 17 2020

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    College of Dentistry /Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrhman University

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11671