Herbal remedy challenges ibuprofen for post-wisdom tooth pain relief
NCT ID NCT07244029
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares an herbal extract called Aescin (Reparil®) to the common painkiller ibuprofen for managing pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after wisdom tooth removal. About 100 adults aged 18-40 will take either Aescin or ibuprofen for five days after surgery. Researchers will measure pain, facial swelling, and how wide the mouth can open before surgery and on days 2 and 7 after. The goal is to see if Aescin works as well as ibuprofen but with fewer side effects.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients indicated for surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars according to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Age between 18 and 40 years. Impacted mandibular third molars with similar anatomical position and difficulty level as classified by Pell and Gregory and Pederson scoring. Healthy individuals (ASA I-II) with no significant systemic illness. Willing to provide written informed consent and attend all follow-up visits (Day 2 and Day 7 post-surgery). Exclusion Criteria: * Recent use (within three weeks preoperatively) of anti-inflammatories, corticosteroids, or antibiotics. Known allergies or hypersensitivity to Aescin, Ibuprofen, rescue medications, or local anesthetics. Pregnant or lactating women. Patients with contraindications to NSAIDs (e.g., asthma, bleeding disorders, chronic kidney disease, active peptic ulcer, or cardiovascular disease). Recent use of substances that may affect surgery or interact with study drugs (e.g., contraceptives, alcohol, or tobacco). Surgical time exceeding 30 minutes or cases with intraoperative complications requiring non-study medications.
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Locations
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Medical City for Military and Security Services - Dental Center
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