Which anesthetic is better for pulling wisdom teeth?
NCT ID NCT07108465
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two local anesthetics, bupivacaine and ropivacaine, in 15 healthy adults having wisdom teeth removed under general anesthesia. Each person will get one drug on each side of their mouth to see which provides better pain control, less bleeding, and more stable vital signs. The goal is to find out if one drug is more effective for this type of surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine and ropivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works better, it could mean less pain and bleeding after wisdom tooth surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early-phase study with only 15 people, so results may not apply widely. Both drugs are already used safely, so no major new risks are expected.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 60 * Patients ASA Physical Status Classification I and II * Patients with impacted or semi-impacted lower third molars with similar positioning on both sides according to the Pell and Gregory classification Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who can have surgery under local anesthesia * Patients where more procedures are required in the same surgical session
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
RECRUITINGPorto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90040-060, Brazil
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