Which pill best eases root canal pain? new study puts three to the test
NCT ID NCT07204379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed early-phase trial tested three oral painkillers—Novafen, Tramadol, and Naproxen—against a placebo (multivitamins) for pain after root canal treatment. 100 adults with tooth pain took one of the four options, and their pain was measured on a 0–10 scale. The goal was to see which drug provides the best relief after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Novafen, Tramadol, Naproxen
- What this could lead to
- If one painkiller works better, dentists may have a clearer choice for managing post-root-canal pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (100 people) comparing common drugs, so results may not apply to everyone or change practice significantly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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