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The aim of this prospective, randomized, placebo controlled study is to evaluate the effect of clindamycin on post-operative pain and swelling in adult patient with symptomatic apical periodontitis.


Clinical Trial Description

Medical and dental history will be obtained from all patients participating in this trial. Clinical and radiographic evaluation for each tooth included in this study will be recorded.

Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic apical periodontitis is to be confirmed.

Before root canal treatment, eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of the following groups: experimental group (taking 600 mg of clindamycin orally) or control group (taking placebo ) 30 minutes before the start of the treatment. Single-visit root canal treatment will be performed.

Each patient will receive a 7-day diary to record postoperative pain and swelling.In case of pain, the participant will be instructed to take an analgesic. Post-operative pain will be measured as a primary outcome on 11-point scale (NRS) at the following time points: 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours and 7 days. The occurrence of swelling will be reported by participant as a secondary outcome ;


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NCT number NCT03033472
Study type Interventional
Source Cairo University
Contact Nermeen SA El Sedawy, Post Graduate
Phone 01002463414
Email nermeen.elsedaway@hotmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 2/Phase 3

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