Trial Outcomes & Findings for Preemptive Analgesia With Celecoxib for Acute Dental Pain Management (NCT NCT04790812)

NCT ID: NCT04790812

Last Updated: 2024-03-27

Results Overview

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

65 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 hours after procedure

Results posted on

2024-03-27

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Overall Study
STARTED
32
33
Overall Study
Received Intervention
23
26
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
28
27

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=23 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=26 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Total
n=49 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
31.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 • n=23 Participants
35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17 • n=26 Participants
33.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.4 • n=49 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=23 Participants
15 Participants
n=26 Participants
27 Participants
n=49 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=23 Participants
11 Participants
n=26 Participants
22 Participants
n=49 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
United States
23 participants
n=23 Participants
26 participants
n=26 Participants
49 participants
n=49 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.26
2.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.01

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
5.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.30
3.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.32

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
4.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.62
3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.03

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 18 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.82
2.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.50

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
3.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5
3.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.42

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2
4.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.63

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 48 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
1.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.25
4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.63

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours after procedure

Psychometric response scale to be included in a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity. A 0-10 pain scale will be used with visual "Faces" to correspond with the numerical values, with 10 indicating worse pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
1.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.70
2.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.48

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 hours after procedure

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
1 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
1 Participants
3 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
1 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
1 Participants
2 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 hours after procedure

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
1 Participants
2 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
2 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
1 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
0 Participants
2 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 hours after procedure

Population: Data were not collected for 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus placebo arm.

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=3 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
1 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
2 Participants
3 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
0 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 18 hours after procedure

Population: Data were not collected from 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Placebo arm.

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=3 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
1 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
1 Participants
4 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
1 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours after procedure

Population: Data were not collected from 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Placebo arm.

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=3 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
1 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
1 Participants
4 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
1 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 hours after procedure

Population: Data were not collected from 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Placebo arm. Data were not collected from 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Acetaminophen arm.

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=3 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=5 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
1 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
2 Participants
2 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
0 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 48 hours after procedure

Population: Data were not collected for 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Placebo arm.

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=3 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
2 Participants
3 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
1 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours after procedure

Population: Data were not collected from 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Placebo arm. Data were not collected from 1 participant in the Celecoxib plus Acetaminophen arm.

A questionnaire will ask whether the study participant's pain is dull, aching, throbbing, pulsing, stinging, stabbing, none and/or other. Results will be reported categorically as the number of participants who experience the pain descriptor.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=3 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=5 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stinging pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
stabbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
dull pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
aching pain
2 Participants
1 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
throbbing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
pulsing pain
0 Participants
0 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
No pain
1 Participants
3 Participants
Pain as Assessed by a Categorical Descriptive Questionnaire
Other pain
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Any time during the 72 hours after procedure

Emergency interventions are medications or treatments for postoperative pain not prescribed in study, including medications taken other than those prescribed for after the surgery, calling for prescription of medications other than those prescribed for after the surgery, and seeking outside dental/medical attention (for example: private practice or hospital).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Celecoxib Plus Placebo
n=4 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg with placebo 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Placebo: A capsule with no active ingredients designed to mimic the appearance of the acetaminophen capsule to ensure blinding of patients and care providers.
Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen
n=6 Participants
Single oral dose of celecoxib 200 mg in combination with acetaminophen 1000 mg 30 to 60 minutes prior to the dental procedure. Celecoxib: Single, preemptive oral dose 200mg of celecoxib. A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor for pain management. A COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acetaminophen: Single, preemptive oral dose 1000mg of acetaminophen. An over-the-counter medication for pain management.
Number of Participants Who Receive an Emergency Analgesic Intervention
0 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Celecoxib Plus Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Celecoxib Plus Acetaminophen

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Harry Gilbert, DDS

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Phone: 713-486-4315

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place