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Efficacy of Preoperative Diclofenac Potassium- Acetaminophen Combination on Anesthetic Success in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Conditions
Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04593160
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of preoperative a single-dose of 50 mg diclofenac potassium- 1000mg acetaminophen combination compared to diclofenac potassium alone or placebo on local anesthetic success and postoperative pain in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Detailed Description

Patients with moderate-to-severe preoperative pain are selected. Patients receive either a single-dose of diclofenac potassium (50mg)- acetaminophen (1000mg) combination, diclofenac potassium (50mg) alone or a placebo tablet as a control. All patients will receive the assigned premedication one hour before single-visit root canal treatment. Anesthetic success of inferior alveolar nerve block will be assessed during access and instrumentation. Postoperative endodontic pain is measured at the following time points: 6,12,24,48,72h and 7 days after treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with/without mechanical allodynia
  • Patients with moderato to severe spontaneous pain
  • Mandibular molars
  • Patients with the ability to understand and use the pain scale
  • Patients accepting enrollment in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients allergic to any medication or material to be used in the study
  • Pregnant and lactating females
  • Patients taking medications affecting pain perception in the last 12 hours
  • Patients having more than one symptomatic molar in the same quadrant
  • Patients with contributory medical history (ASA > II)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboPreoperative single dose of placebo
Diclofenac potassium- acetaminophen combinationDiclofenac potassium- acetaminophen combinationPreoperative single dose of diclofenac potassium(50mg)- acetaminophen(1000mg) combination
Diclofenac potassiumDiclofenac potassiumPreoperative single dose of diclofenac potassium(50mg)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Anesthetic success of inferior alveolar nerve blockDuring the treatment

Will be recorded by 11 point NRS consisting of numbers from 0 through 10. 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain". Success will be defined as no to mild pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative pain at 6 hours6 hours

Will be recorded by 11 point NRS consisting of numbers from 0 through 10. 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain"

Postoperative pain at 12 hours12 hours

Will be recorded by 11 point NRS consisting of numbers from 0 through 10. 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain"

Postoperative pain at 24 hours24 hours

represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain"

Postoperative pain at 48 hours48 hours

represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain"

Postoperative pain at 72 hours72 hours

represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain"

Postoperative pain at 7 days7 days

represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain" 0: reading represents "no pain" 1-3 : readings represent "mild pain" 4-6 : readings represent "moderate pain" 7-10 : readings represent "severe pain"

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