Patch over pill? new study tests pain relief after root canal
NCT ID NCT07610265
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether pain-relieving skin patches work as well as oral tablets for pain after root canal treatment. 80 adults with tooth pain received either a ketoprofen or fentanyl patch, or an oral medication. They rated their pain over 48 hours. The goal was to see if patches could be a good alternative to pills.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ketoprofen transdermal patch and fentanyl transdermal patch
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that skin patches offer a convenient alternative to oral painkillers after root canal treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and skin patches can cause local irritation.
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Locations
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Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nims Dental College and Hospital, Nims University, Rajasthan
Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303121, India