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Comparison of the effects of celecoxib and acetaminophen in orthodontic pain control after placement of elastomeric separators: a randomized clinical trial

Comparison of the effects of celecoxib and acetaminophen in orthodontic pain control after placement of elastomeric separators: a randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250530065983N1
Enrollment
78
Registered
2025-06-18
Start date
2025-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Pain after placement of elastomeric separator in orthodontics.

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: Celecoxib group: In this group, patients are prescribed 200 mg of celecoxib 1 hour before and 6 hours after placement of the elastomeric separator. Interventi

Sponsors

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Physically and mentally healthy people between the ages of 15-40 Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment for the first time and requiring placement of elastomeric separators.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with systemic diseases Patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases Patients with kidney and liver problems Pregnant and lactating patients Patients in whom celecoxib or acetaminophen is contraindicated Patients undergoing drug treatment for chronic pain Patients with a history of sensitivity to celecoxib or acetaminophen Patients with periodontal disease History of drug addiction Lack of written informed consent to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain score in general, chewing and biting. Timepoint: After placing the elastomeric separator at times 2 and 6 hours later, on the first night of placement and on days 1, 2, 3, and 7. Method of measurement: To assess the level of pain in patients in both groups, a Visual Analogue Scale is given to patients to record their level of pain after the separator is inserted.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Moslem Imani

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Mmoslem.imani@yahoo.com+98 83 3843 9045

Outcome results

None listed

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