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Comparing herbal and lidocaine mouthwashes for pain relief after orthodontic separator placement.

Effectiveness of herbal mouthwash and lidocaine-based mouthwash in relieving orthodontic separator-induced pain: A randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098499
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-12-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Group B Lidocaine-Based Mouthwash: Intervention Type: Pharmacological oral rinse (local anesthetic) Intervention Description (CTRI-ready): Participants in Group B will receive a vis
they will be advised not to eat or drink for at least 20 minutes to avoid accidental cheek or lip biting. Control Intervention1: Group A Herbal Mouthwash: Intervention Type: Non-pharmacological oral

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Good general and oral health. Patient with sound maxillary and mandibular permanent 1st molars. Willing to comply with study instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of allergy to any mouthwash ingredient Regular analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug use within the past 24 hours. Active periodontal disease, mucosal ulcers, or systemic conditions affecting pain perception. Pregnancy and lactation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale) Method of Assessment: Participants will receive the Visual Analogue Scale in image form electronically via a secure messaging platform, they will assess their pain level on the scale and text the corresponding number (between 0 to 10) in the message. This method ensures timely data collection while maintaining participant convenience. Timepoint: o12 hours, o24 hours, and o48 hours after separator placement. Method of Assessment: Participants will receive the Visual Analogue Scale in image form electronically via a secure messaging platform, they will assess their pain level on the scale and text the corresponding number (between 0 to 10) in the message. This method ensures timely data collection while maintaining participant convenience.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hrithik R Patkar
drhrithikp@gmail.com8879112324

Outcome results

None listed

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