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The Effect of Electroacupuncture (EA) on the Success of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) and Post-operative Pain Relief in Mandibular Molar With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (SIP) Among Malaysians: A Study Protocol for Randomized Double-Blinded Clinical Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
IMU University, Malaysia
Conditions:
Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (SIP)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Acupuncture is recognized for its pain relief effect. Electroacupuncture(EA) is a form of acupuncture where electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles in order to achieve therapeu...
Detailed Description
A randomized double-blinded clinical pilot study will be conducted in an IMU Oral Health Centre, registered under Malaysia local authority. Convenient stratified blocked random sampling method will be...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All Malaysians above the age of 18 years old having a restorable first or second mandibular molar with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and a history of spontaneous pain presenting with pain level above 54 mm using 170 mm Heft-Parker visual analogue scale (HP-VAS).
Exclusion
- Patient with severe systemic disorders, mental disorders, seizures or epilepsy, heart disease, severe clotting disorders, severe periodontal disease or a widening of the periodontal ligament space or periapical radiolucency.
- Patient having a pacemaker.
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Patient who is true needle phobia \[51\].
- Patient who has a malignant tumor, wound, infection, lymphedema or fracture at electroacupuncture site.
- Patient who is sensitive to mepivacaine and paracetamol.
- Patient who has a history of treatment with acupuncture, or using any type of medication that could affect the current perception of pain such as tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, analgesics, corticosteroids, or antibiotic at least 24 hours before the endodontic therapy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04804761
Start Date
January 1 2023
End Date
July 31 2024
Last Update
March 1 2023
Active Locations (1)
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International Medical University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 57000