NCT05351099 Dental Block for Pain Relief in ED Dental Pain Patients
| NCT ID | NCT05351099 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco |
| Condition | Dental Pain |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 195 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-03-11 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-11 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 195 participants in total. It began in 2022-03-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-11.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
This will be a prospective, observational cohort study assessing immediate pain relief from dental block in ED patients presenting with dental pain. The study will be conducted in the Community Regional Medical Center ED. The aim of this study, then, is to prospectively determine if dental block provides minimal clinically important difference in pain relief to these patients.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (\>= 18-years-old) presenting to Community Regional Medical Center emergency department with a complaint of dental pain in whom the ED practitioner plans to perform a dental nerve block Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with previous dental block within 24 hours prior to arrival at the ED * Refusal of dental block * Patient in law enforcement custody * Patient unable to be properly informed of study purpose or able to complete pain VAS score due to physical/ mental condition (altered mental status, unstable psychiatric patient) * Patient unable to be properly informed of study purpose or able to complete pain VAS score due to language barrier (not English- or Spanish-speaking) * Patient with other acute non-dental painful condition making evaluation of dental pain severity vs non-dental pain severity not possible * Patient with pain in multiple areas of mouth needing dental block in \> 1 anatomic area * Patient to have Dental / OMFS ED consult for procedure
Contact & Investigator
Brian Chinnock, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of California, San Francisco
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05351099 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Dental Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05351099 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05351099 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at brian.chinnock@ucsf.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05351099 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Fresno, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05351099 clinical trial?
NCT05351099 is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco. The principal investigator is Brian Chinnock, MD at University of California, San Francisco. The trial plans to enroll 195 participants.