Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of the Effect of Adding Dexamethasone to 2% Lidocaine
Lead Sponsor:
Jamia Millia Islamia
Conditions:
Pulpitis - Irreversible
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized, double-blind clinical trial aimed at the evaluation of the effect of adding dexamethasone to 2% lidocaine, given as inferior alveolar nerve block in the endodontic management of sympt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- absence of any periapical radiolucency on radiographs, except for a widened periodontal ligament
- active pain in a mandibular molar
- prolonged response to cold testing with an ice stick and an electric pulp tester
- vital coronal pulp on access opening and ability to understand the use of pain scales
Exclusion
- a history of known or suspected drug abuse
- history of active peptic ulcer within the preceding 12 months
- history of bleeding problems or anticoagulant use within the last month
- known allergy, sensitivity, or contraindications to any opioid or nonopioid analgesic including aspirin or NSAIDs
- patients who had taken NSAIDs within 12 h before administration of the study drugs
- patients who were pregnant or breast-feeding
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 25 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
124 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05361291
Start Date
February 1 2020
End Date
August 25 2021
Last Update
May 5 2022
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Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia MIliia Islamia
New Delhi, India, 110025