Safety and Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine for the Treatment of Postoperative Dental Pain

About This Study

Once patients' postoperative pain intensity reaches a moderate-to-severe level, they are randomized to receive intranasal ketamine or placebo. Patients remain in the study unit for 3 hours post administration and assess pain intensity and pain relief throughout the 3 hour postoperative period.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

• •intranasal ketamine
• •intranasal ketamine
• •intranasal ketamine
• •placebo

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy patients at least 16 years of age requiring two or more third molar extractions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Less than 16 years old
* Other exclusion criteria may apply