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Valacyclovir Monotherapy in Pain Management of Acute Periapical Abscesses After Emergency Chamber Opening
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences
Summary
This study is aimed to evaluate the efficacy of valacyclovir in reducing postoperative pain following emergency chamber opening for acute apical abscess . There will be 82 participants, (41 in each group) Group A will receive Valacyclovir Group B will receive standard treatment i.e. Naproxen Sodium. Pain level will be assessed by using Numeric rating scale for 6 days
Official title: Valacyclovir Monotherapy in Pain Management of Acute Apical Abscesses After Performing Emergency Chamber Opening; A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2024-03-27
Completion Date
2024-05
Last Updated
2024-04-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Valacyclovir 500 mg
Valtrex 2g immediate dose followed by 500mg 2 times daily for 3 days along with the analgesic (SOS, if needed) for 6 days
Naproxen Sodium 550mg
550mg (as needed, SOS) for 6 days
Locations (1)
Dr. Yumna Shaheen Ali
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan