One shot before wisdom tooth pull may cut pain and lockjaw
NCT ID NCT07554963
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single 4 mg dose of dexamethasone, given as a shot under the gum before surgery, can reduce pain and difficulty opening the mouth after impacted lower wisdom tooth removal. 268 adults aged 18 to 55 will be randomly assigned to receive the steroid or standard care alone. Pain and mouth opening will be measured on days 2 and 7 after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain and jaw stiffness after wisdom tooth removal.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial. The benefit may be small or not apply to everyone. Dexamethasone can have side effects like delayed healing or infection risk.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 268 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Adults aged 18 to 55 years * Patients requiring surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars * Patients willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases * Patients with periodontal disease * Pregnant or lactating women * Patients who have used antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the past 7 days * Patients with known hypersensitivity to dexamethasone
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Conditions
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