Evaluation of the Effects of Different Analgesics on Pericoronitis Pain and Quality of Life

November 16, 2018 updated by: abdullah alalwani, Near East University, Turkey

Evaluation of the Effects of Different Analgesics on Pain and Health-related Quality of Life of Patients With Pericoronitis in the Short-term Period: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial

Pericoronitis is a painful inflammatory condition which is well known for its negative impact on quality of life of those affected. The aim of this study was to test two hypotheses: (1) that topical application of Benzydamine is as effective as oral Diclofenac or Flurbiprofen in improving pain and quality of life of patients with pericoronitis and (2) that there would be no difference between the effects of the two oral NSAIDs on pain and quality of life of patients with pericoronitis

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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60

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Mersin, Turkey, 99010
        • Abdullah AlAlwani

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Young adults aged 18 years or over
  • Diagnosed with mild pericoronitis
  • Having semi-impacted mandibular third molar
  • Symptoms of pain and localized swelling

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Smoking
  • History of allergy to diclofenac, flurbiprofen, benzydamine or other NSAIDs
  • Use of systemic antibiotics or analgesics within 3 days before admission
  • The patients who had symptoms of severe pericoronitis such as fever higher than 101°F, dysphagia, trismus or facial swelling.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Diclofenac
Diclofenac group, which received diclofenac 50 mg capsules (Cataflam) and placebo sprays. Placebo sprays have consisted of a normal saline solution and peppermint flavor.
Drug: Diclofenac
All patients were instructed to take one capsule orally every 8 h and apply the spray (4 puffs to the pericoronitis area) every 4 h for 7 days, commencing immediately after the clinical examination.
Experimental: Flurbiprofen
Flurbiprofen group, which received flurbiprofen 100 mg capsules and placebo sprays. Placebo sprays have consisted of a normal saline solution and peppermint flavor.
Drug: Flurbiprofen
All patients were instructed to take one capsule orally every 8 h and apply the spray (4 puffs to the pericoronitis area) every 4 h for 7 days, commencing immediately after the clinical examination.
Experimental: Benzydamine
Benzydamine group, which received benzydamine 0.045 g, 30 mL oral sprays (Tantum Verde) and placebo capsules. Placebo capsules contained starch.
Drug: Benzydamine
All patients were instructed to take one capsule orally every 8 h and apply the spray (4 puffs to the pericoronitis area) every 4 h for 7 days, commencing immediately after the clinical examination.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Scores Evaluated
Time Frame: Baseline
For the pre- treatment period, the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life scores change was evaluated in the 1st day after the clinical examination and before the treatment with the help of the 5-point Likert-type scale where each item was scored from 1 (no trouble) to 5 (lots of trouble).
Baseline
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Scores Evaluated
Time Frame: one week after drug prescribed
For the post - treatment period, the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life scores change was evaluated with the help of the 5-point Likert-type scale where each item was scored from 1 (no trouble) to 5 (lots of trouble). Evaluated periods were 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 days
one week after drug prescribed

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain Scores Evaluated
Time Frame: Baseline
For the pre-treatment period, the pain scores change was evaluated in the 1st day after the clinical examination and before the treatment with the help of the visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
Baseline
Pain Scores Evaluated
Time Frame: one week after drug prescribed
For the post-treatment period, the pain scores change was evaluated in the 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7days with the help of the visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (most severe pain).
one week after drug prescribed

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) Scores Evaluated
Time Frame: Baseline and one week after drug prescribed
Before and after the treatment period, the Oral Health Impact Profile scores change was evaluated in the 1st day after the clinical examination and before the treatment (baseline), and after 7 days with the help of the 5-point scale where each item was scored from "never" = 0, "hardly ever" = 1, "occasionally" = 2, "fairly often" = 3, "very often = 4"
Baseline and one week after drug prescribed

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Near East University, Turkey

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Abdullah AlAlwani, DDS, Near East University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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November 1, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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September 3, 2018

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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November 2, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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November 13, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 16, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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November 19, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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November 19, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 16, 2018

Last Verified

Last Verified

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November 1, 2018

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • Near East Uni

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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