Root canal relief: preemptive pain pills tested

NCT ID NCT07400471

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving pain medicine before a root canal can lower pain during and after the procedure. 280 adults with moderate to severe tooth pain will receive either a combination of pregabalin and acetaminophen, duloxetine and acetaminophen, or a placebo before treatment. Researchers will measure pain levels at several time points to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Pregabalin, Acetaminophen, Duloxetine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a simple way to make root canals less painful by taking medication beforehand.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial. The drugs may not work better than placebo, and side effects like dizziness or drowsiness are possible.

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  • Professor. Dr. Md. Abu Saeed Ibn Harun

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    Chittagong, Chattogram, 4212, Bangladesh

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