Study of Tramadol Addiction Impact on Dental Anesthesia Success Among Algerian Males

Last updated: June 14, 2022
Sponsor: Future University in Egypt
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

4

Condition

Extraction

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05418504
REC-FOPFUE-16/119
  • Ages 18-65
  • Male
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Dental anesthesia is considered by far one of the main procedures in dentistry; the performance of a good dental anesthesia with a correct technique is paramount in controlling pain, facilitating the work of the dentist and gaining the confidence and cooperation of the patient

Tramadol is an FDA-approved medication for pain relief indicated mainly for moderate to severe pain, it is an opioid with 6 hours Half-Life and different dosages as 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg. Due to possible abuse and addiction potential, limitations to its use should be for pain that is refractive to other pain medication, such as non-opioid pain medication, unfortunately, the almost non-existent of censorship in Algeria and the disorderly framing made the obtain of tramadol as a medicine very easy which has led to a very alarming abuse of this drug

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males
  • ≥18 years
  • With no comorbid conditions (HTN, Diabetes & Epilepsy)
  • Tramadol addict (regular tramadol user)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Females
  • ˂ 18 years
  • With comorbid conditions (HTN, Diabetes & Epilepsy)
  • ≥ 65 years males

Study Design

Total Participants: 400
Study Start date:
May 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
August 01, 2022

Study Description

Tramadol is an FDA-approved medication for pain relief indicated mainly for moderate to severe pain, it is an opioid with 6 hours Half-Life and different dosages as 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg. Due to possible abuse and addiction potential, limitations to its use should be for pain that is refractive to other pain medication, such as non-opioid pain medication, unfortunately, the almost non-existent of censorship in Algeria and the disorderly framing made the obtain of tramadol as a medicine very easy which has led to a very alarming abuse of this drug Meanwhile, apart from the systemic manifestations resulting from the abusive consumption of tramadol, it has become very clear that this opioid has a negative impact on the rapid and sufficient analgesic effect of dental anesthesia, it has been noticed that the anesthesia does not hold easily and the number of cartridges needed is increased, and therefore, a very particular attention must be attributed to the organization and control of its obtaining in order to limit its addiction in young people, an improvement of the care of patients must be offered according to the parameters necessary in the case of an addiction to tramadol

Connect with a study center

  • Doaa El-Bohy

    Cairo, 11817
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

  • Future University in egypt

    Cairo,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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