CompletedNot Applicable

Third Molar Clinical Trials: Pericoronitis Studies

United States115 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to find out if the infection around 3rd molars and the resulting inflammation around the gum also produces a general systemic inflammation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Mild signs/symptoms of pericoronitis affecting at least one lower 3rd molar with adjacent 2nd molar (spontaneous pain with localized swelling, purulence/drainage) with recommended treatment being removal of 3rd molars, * Age 18 - 35 years, * ASA I, II health status, * AAP 1-3 periodontal status, * Willingness to participate in the study, * Geographic proximity to UNC. Exclusion Criteria: * Major signs/symptoms of pericoronitis (Temperature \>101 , dysphagia, limited mouth opening \<20mm incisor, facial swelling/cellulitis, severe uncontrolled discomfort), * ASA III, IV health status, * Medical contraindication to full mouth periodontal probing, * AAP 4 periodontal status, * Antibiotic treatment within the past 2 months, * Current tobacco use, * BMI \> 29, * Pregnancy, * Non English speaking.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Quality of Life

Timeframe: one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01882270

SponsorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-12

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.