Ibuprofen may soothe sore gums after deep cleaning, small trial hopes
NCT ID NCT07459049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking ibuprofen before a deep gum cleaning reduces pain and inflammation afterward. Thirty adults with gum disease will either get ibuprofen or a placebo. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in the blood and pain levels using a simple scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ibuprofen
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that taking ibuprofen before gum treatment helps reduce pain and inflammation afterward.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Ibuprofen also has known risks like stomach irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad
RECRUITINGBaghdad, 10047, Iraq
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