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Could sticky tape replace steroids for wisdom tooth pain?

NCT ID NCT07353593

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ashraf elanzy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Kinesio Tape, a stretchy tape applied to the skin, can reduce pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after removing impacted lower wisdom teeth. Thirty adults were divided into three groups: one received a dexamethasone injection, one got Kinesio Tape, and one had no extra treatment. The goal was to see if the tape could be a safe, non-drug alternative to steroids for recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Kinesio Tape and dexamethasone
What this could lead to
If Kinesio Tape works as well as dexamethasone, it could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and swelling after wisdom tooth removal.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 30 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and Kinesio Tape might not be as effective as the medication.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

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

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients (male and female) with age 20-40 years old. 2. Co-operative patients. 3. An impacted lower wisdom tooth diagnosed with a moderate to severe difficulty index according to Pell and Gregory or Pederson scale classification.104 4. Medically Free from any systemic conditions. Exclusion criteria: 1. Uncooperative patients. 2. Smoker patients. 3. Pregnant or lactating women. 4. Women taking oral contraceptives. 5. Patient with systemic diseases. 6. Patients misunderstanding the clinical procedures of the study. 7. Individuals allergic or intolerant to Dexamethasone used in the study. 8. Patients on oral anticoagulants. 9. Uncontrolled diabetic patients. 10. Individuals with periodontal disease or active infection at the site of impacted tooth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Trismus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Impacted mandibular third molar extraction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mansura Universtiy

    Al Mansurah, Mansura, 14323, Egypt

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