Which anesthetic is better for pulling wisdom teeth?

NCT ID NCT07108465

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study compares two local anesthetics, bupivacaine and ropivacaine, in 15 healthy adults having wisdom teeth removed under general anesthesia. Each person will get one drug on each side of their mouth to see which provides better pain control, less bleeding, and more stable vital signs. The goal is to find out if one drug is more effective for this type of surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

    RECRUITING

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90040-060, Brazil

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bupivacaine and ropivacaine

What this could lead to

If one drug works better, it could mean less pain and bleeding after wisdom tooth surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-phase study with only 15 people, so results may not apply widely. Both drugs are already used safely, so no major new risks are expected.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.