Dental Block for Pain Relief in ED Dental Pain Patients
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · Apr 22, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of July 23, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying how well a dental nerve block helps relieve pain for patients who come to the emergency department (ED) with dental pain. A dental block is a procedure where a local anesthetic is injected to numb the area around a tooth, which can significantly reduce pain. The researchers at Community Regional Medical Center want to see if this treatment makes a meaningful difference in pain relief for patients experiencing dental issues.
To participate in this study, you must be at least 18 years old and visiting the ED with dental pain where the doctor plans to give you a dental nerve block. However, if you have had a dental block in the past 24 hours, refuse the procedure, or have other serious conditions that affect your ability to understand the study, you may not be eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to receive the dental block and then share your pain levels before and after the procedure. This information will help the medical team understand how effective the dental block is in providing relief.
Gender
ALL
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
About University Of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a focus on translating scientific discoveries into effective therapies, UCSF collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, industry partners, and patient communities. The university's research programs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches and leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex medical challenges. As a sponsor of clinical trials, UCSF is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and scientific rigor, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants while contributing to the broader medical knowledge base.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Fresno, California, United States
Patients applied
CJ
TN
Trial Officials
Brian Chinnock, MD
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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