Acetaminophen Versus Ibuprofen for the Control of Immediate and Delayed Pain Following Orthodontic Separator Placement
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 9 - 17 |
| Updated: | 3/30/2013 |
| Start Date: | June 2007 |
| Contact: | Shelliann A Kawamoto, DDS |
| Email: | sak427@umkc.edu |
| Phone: | 816-235-2141 |
The purpose of this research study is to compare pain control effectiveness of two medicines
and a placebo (a dummy pill that does not contain any pain relieving medication) to see
which one works better at preventing pain when taken both 1 hour before and 6 hours after
orthodontic separators are placed. The research hypothesis is that there will be a
significant difference in pain as measured by Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) over time and
that this effect will differ for acetaminophen versus ibuprofen.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Orthodontic treatment requires banding of posterior teeth
- Orthodontic treatment requires the placement of two or more separators
- Able to swallow analgesic pills
- English speaking
- Age 9-17
- Minimum weight requirement of 88 pounds
Exclusion Criteria:
- Orthodontic appliances are present in the mouth
- Use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen is contraindicated (allergy, GI problems)
- Antibiotics or analgesics are currently in use
- History of systemic disease exists (arthritis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis)
- Significant cognitive impairment
We found this trial at
2
sites
Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063
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