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Impacted Third Molar ToothPhase 2GPENCT01429935

Anti Inflammatory and Analgesic Effect of Ginger Powder in Dental Pain Model

A Phase 2 study testing Ginger powder and Ibuprofen in people with Impacted Third Molar Tooth, run by Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences at 2 sites in Iran.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Ginger contains constituents with pharmacological properties similar to the novel class of dual-acting NSAIDs. Compounds in this class inhibit arachidonic acid metabolism via the cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipooxygenase (LOX) pathways. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Impacted Third Molar Tooth
What is being tested?
Ginger powder and Ibuprofen
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
2 sitesIran
Study dates
Jun 2010to Oct 2011
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 40 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Have at least one mesio-angular impacted mandibular third molar(5-7 difficulty degree)
  • adults without any kind of systemic disease
  • adults with at least Diploma educational degree

Who cannot join

  • history of cold,fever,infection or any other inflammatory conditions during one month before surgery
  • known allergy to NSAIDs ,ginger or acetaminophen
  • any kind of hematopoietic or bleeding disorders
  • pregnancy or lactating
  • history of peptic ulceration
  • history of corticosteroid use
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  • duration of surgery more than 30 minutes
  • any infection, fever or any kind of disease cause on days 1,2 and 3 after surgery
  • failure to attend for follow up
  • using any kind of medication other than given drugs until day 5 post operatively
  • being on anticoagulants except for mini-aspirin (72-325 mg/day)
  • mentally incapable of understanding or complying with the study protocol or for failing to sign the informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Iran2 sites
  • Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

    Qazvin, Qazvin State, 3415759811

  • University of Medical Science

    Qazvin

Other trials in Iran

About this study

Official title: Comparison of The Anti Inflammatory and Analgesic Effect of Ginger and Ibuprofen in Post Surgical Pain Model; a Randomized,Placebo-controlled,Double-blind Clinical Trial

Ginger contains constituents with pharmacological properties similar to the novel class of dual-acting NSAIDs. Compounds in this class inhibit arachidonic acid metabolism via the cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipooxygenase (LOX) pathways. These compounds have notably fewer side effects than conventional NSAIDs and now are being investigated as a novel class of anti-inflammatory compounds. Although ginger has potentially strong anti-inflammatory components, its efficacy on acute inflammation was not assessed before. The common postoperative sequelae of surgical removal of impacted teeth are pain, trismus and swelling, related to local inflammatory reaction, with cyclooxygenase and prostaglandins playing a crucial role. NSAIDs (e.g. Ibuprofen) are effective in the management of postoperative dental pain, likely through blockage of prostaglandin synthesis and are commonly used. The efficacy of Ibuprofen in the treatment of postoperative dental pain has been evaluated in several clinical trials. However, NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding disorders, and renal dysfunctions. Therefore, there is a need for an effective, oral analgesic with a more favorable safety profile. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the ability of Ginger powder (Zintoma, Goldaru) to reduce postoperative swelling, pain and trismus in an acute pain model.

Read the detailed description

Ginger, the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, has a long history of medicinal use. In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, ginger has been used to treat a wide range of ailments including stomachache, diarrhea, nausea, asthma, respiratory disorders, toothache, gingivitis, and arthritis. Subsequent studies revealed that ginger contains constituents with pharmacological properties similar to the novel class of dual-acting NSAIDs. Compounds in this class inhibit arachidonic acid metabolism via the cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipooxygenase (LOX) pathways. These compounds have notably fewer side effects than conventional NSAIDs and now are being investigated as a novel class of anti-inflammatory compounds. Different animal studies revealed that oral dried ginger or ginger extract reduced inflammation in paw and joint swelling induced by different chemical agents, lung inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and arthritis induced by collagen . Several clinical studies support the value of ginger for the treatment of osteoarthritis . In addition to alleviating pain, ginger extract has been reported to decrease joint swelling. In some of these trials it was reported that ginger relieved pain and swelling to varying degrees in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as well as those with muscular pain without causing any adverse effects during a period ranging from 3 months to 2.5 years . In one recent trial ginger was tested in primary dysmenorrhea in comparison with Ibuprofen and mefenamic acid and no significant differences was found between the three study groups in relief, stability, or aggravation of symptoms . The common postoperative sequelae of surgical removal of impacted teeth are pain, trismus and swelling, related to local inflammatory reaction, with cyclooxygenase and prostaglandins playing a crucial role. NSAIDs (e.g. Ibuprofen) are effective in the management of postoperative dental pain, likely through blockage of prostaglandin synthesis and are commonly used. The efficacy of Ibuprofen in the treatment of postoperative dental pain has been evaluated in several clinical trials . However, NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding disorders, and renal dysfunctions. Therefore, there is a need for an effective, oral analgesic with a more favorable safety profile. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the ability of Ginger powder (Zintoma, Goldaru,Iran) to reduce postoperative swelling, pain and trismus after third molar surgery.

Being tested
Ginger powder, Ibuprofen, placebo
Keywords
dental pain model, Ginger powder, CRP

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ginger powderDrug

    Also called zintoma

    capsules contain 500mg Ginger powder,every 6hours,for 5 days

  • IbuprofenDrug

    capsules of Ibuprofen 400 mg, every 6 hours for 5 days

  • placeboOther

    capsules contain starch

Study groups in NCT01429935
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ginger powderActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Ginger powder
IbuprofenActive comparatorcapsules of Ibuprofen 400 mg
Receives: Drug: Ibuprofen
placeboPlacebo comparatorcapsules contain starch
Receives: Other: placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Decreased amount of cheek swelling after surgery

    Using standard calipers, cheek thickness will be measured from the lingual aspect of the mid-portion of the crown of the mandibular 1st molar (on the same side) to the tangent of the skin of the cheek.

    Measured: 5 days

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Decreased amount of serum CRP levels

    A venous blood sample (approximately 4 ml, 2ml for CBC check up and 2 ml for CRP concentration) will be collected to quantitatively assess the CRP concentration after surgery and the second sample will be collected 72 hours postoperatively

    Measured: 3 days

  2. Amount of pain severity

    using 100mmVAS scale,at 1 hour intervals in the first 12 hours following the surgery and every 6 hours until day 5.

    Measured: 5 days

  3. Increased amount of Mouth opening ability

    assessed by measuring the distance between the upper and lower central incisal edges at maximal mouth opening on days 0 (baseline) and 1,3 and 5 post operatively.

    Measured: 5 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Sep 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2010
  3. Primary completionSep 2011 (estimated)
  4. Study completionOct 2011 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01429935
Sponsor's protocol ID
504
Acronym
GPE
Status last verified
Sep 2011
First submitted
4 Sep 2011
Last updated
7 Sep 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Ginger powder and Ibuprofen in people with Impacted Third Molar Tooth, run by Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences at 2 sites in Iran.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Sep 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Iran. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Decreased amount of cheek swelling after surgery (time frame: 5 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Sep 2011.

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