Distolingual Infiltration Verses Conventional Nerve Block in Mandibular Third Molar Extraction (NCT07296926) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Distolingual Infiltration Verses Conventional Nerve Block in Mandibular Third Molar Extraction
Pakistan120 participantsStarted 2024-08-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effectiveness of adding distolingual infiltration to conventional inferior alveolar and buccal nerve blocks for mandibular third molar extraction. A total of 120 patients will be allocated into two groups. Pain during flap elevation and bone guttering will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy individuals
* Male and female
* Age 18-45 years
* Mandibular third molar impaction - all positions
* Mandibular third molar impaction - all classes
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA status III and above
* Patients requiring multiple extractions in the same appointment
* Allergy to lignocaine
* Patients in whom adrenaline is contraindicated
* Medically compromised individuals e.g. poorly controlled diabetes, hypertension
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
1
Pain during mucoperiosteal flap elevation
Timeframe: During mucoperiosteal flap elevation on the day of surgery
2
Pain During Bone Guttering
Timeframe: During bone guttering on the day of surgery.