Dental implant pain study tests best steroid dose
NCT ID NCT07413055
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a higher dose (8 mg) of the steroid dexamethasone works better than a lower dose (4 mg) or a placebo for pain after dental implant surgery. About 138 adults getting a single tooth implant will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Pain will be measured for 6 days after surgery, and the number of pain pills taken will also be recorded. The goal is to find the best dose to ease pain after this common dental procedure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 138 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Males \& females * Age range (21-80) * ASA I \& II according to (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classification * Single tooth implant * Type 3 \& type 4 implant placement timing (Chen and Buser, 2009) Exclusion Criteria: * Any known allergy to any medications which will be used in the study * Smokers/ Alcoholics * Pregnant and lactating women * Bone augmentation/ sinus lifting required during the surgery * The need of antibiotic prophylaxis
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al Nahdha Hospital
RECRUITINGMuscat, Oman
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