Which numbing drug is safer for hypertensive dental patients?

NCT ID NCT06927726

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests two local anesthetics (articaine with epinephrine vs. mepivacaine without epinephrine) in 60 adults with controlled high blood pressure who need a single upper tooth pulled. The goal is to see which drug provides better pain control and causes fewer changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. Participants must have blood pressure below 160/100 mmHg and no serious heart or health issues.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • faculty of dentistry, Tanta university

    Tanta, Tanta, 31111, Egypt

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