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Does the sedative drug ketamine play a role in pain relief following wisdom teeth extractions?

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Wisdom teeth extractions
Oral Health
Registration Number
ISRCTN13624724
Lead Sponsor
ova Scotia Health Authority Research Ethics Board
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
128
Inclusion Criteria

1. Male and female
2. Aged 16 to 25 years old
3. Health status is ASA I or ASA II
4. Presence of at least 3 wisdom teeth
5. Wisdom teeth present are associated with disease such as cavities or periodontal condition or
6. Wisdom teeth are impacted and will not predictably erupt functionally into the dentition

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients younger than 16 and older than 25 years old
2. Patients with obvious pathology including cysts or tumors associated with wisdom tooth
3. Patients that are ASA class III or higher
4. Pregnant or lactating patients
5. Patients with fewer than 3 wisdom teeth for removal

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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