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To evaluate and compare the effect of pain killers (Ketorolac & Diclofenac Sodium) on the responses of Pulpal Sensibility tests in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulp inflammation A Randomized Clinical Study

Comparatively Evaluation of the Effect of Two Analgesics (Ketorolac & Diclofenac Sodium) on the responses of Pulpal Sensibility tests in patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis A Randomized Clinical Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/06/054580
Enrollment
45
Registered
2023-06-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Keterolac: A pre-operative scores will be taken of the pulp sensibility test and patient will be given keterolac 10 mg orally followed by the pulp sensibility test will be done at 30,6

Sponsors

DrUnnati Sanjay Shah
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis in permanent teeth will be included in the study. 2. Patients with no history of any analgesic or central nervous system depressant intake in the past 24 hours prior to their visit will be included in the study. 3. A written informed consent will be taken from all the patients and only those patients ready to sign the consent form will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Teeth with secondary caries will be excluded 2. Teeth with compromised periodontal health will be excluded. 3. Medically compromised patients will be excluded. 4. Teeth with open apex will be excluded. 5. Teeth with root resorption will be excluded. 6. Teeth indicated for endodontic re- treatment will be excluded. 7. Teeth with vertical root fractures will be excluded. 8. Pregnant and lactating women will be excluded. 9. Patients allergic to analgesics, with gastrointestinal disorders will be excluded in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
effect of analgesic on the responses of the pulp sensibility test in irreversible pulpitis casesTimepoint: 30 mins

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of analgesics on response of pulp sensibility testTimepoint: 60, 90 mins

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactUnnati Sanjay Shah

K M Shah Dental College and Hospital

drajayinendo@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026