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New treatment option for Photobiomodulation
Official title Effect of Photobiomodulation to Reduce Post-operative Pain After Endodontic Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05935306
What this study is testing
What is Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for photobiomodulation.
Also referred to as antinflamatory.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The objective of this study will be to evaluate if photobiomodulation (FBM) can reduce postoperative pain in patients who will undergo endodontic surgery. For this randomized, controlled and double-blind clinical study, 34 patients without comorbidities who need endodontic surgery in the upper jaw (15 to 25 teeth) will be recruited.
- Time commitment: about 3 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients with periapical lesions who have already undergone endodontic treatment (lesions smaller than 10mm in their greatest diameter - Metin et...
- Patients with not comorbidities,
- Age from 18 to 70 years,
- Both genders,
- Healthy permanent teeth with good hygiene.
You likely can't join if
- Who are taking drugs that affect bone metabolism and the inflammatory process (for example: corticosteroids, bisphosphonates),
- Smokers, pregnant or lactating women,
- Who used anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3 months before surgery.
- Who for any reason interrupted the evolution of the treatment for not attending joint appointments.
- Patients who do not follow the guidelines or have an injury in the acute phase (pain, edema, exudate)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Montevideo, Uruguay
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Montevideo, Uruguay. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.