Which pill best eases root canal pain? new study puts three to the test

NCT ID NCT07204379

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 34 times

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.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AFID

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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