New shot may ease pain after wisdom teeth pulling
NCT ID NCT05374499
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a long-lasting numbing medicine called Exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after wisdom tooth removal. 85 adults having both lower wisdom teeth taken out took part. The medicine was given at the end of surgery, and patients rated their pain for four days. The goal was to see if Exparel provides better pain relief than standard care.
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Study facts
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- 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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85 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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14 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving bilateral mandibular third molar extractions at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry by an oral \& maxillofacial surgery resident. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient unable to complete form for four days postoperatively. * Patient with severe hepatic disease * Patient with a history of allergy or contraindication to amide-type LA or opioids * Patient with recent history of antibiotic use within the past thirty days * Patients with use of long-acting opioids, NSAIDs, aspirin, acetaminophen within 3 days prior to screening. * Patients who are pregnant. * Patients receiving additional mandibular teeth extractions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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