RecruitingNCT06510244

Pain Perception Measurement by EEG and NRS

Measuring Pain Perception to the Same Stimulus in Different Patients Using Electroencephalography and Numerical Rate Scale

Sponsor

Cleveland Dental Institute

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pain Electroencephalography Toothache

Summary

Observational study at CDI Cleveland Dental Institute. Investigators will assess the pain perception in one group of patients using two non-invasive methods. First, a numerical rate scale (NRS) and second, a brain wave EEG.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Males and females
Age: 20-60 years.
Tooth #8 vital and mature. No history of dentoalveolar trauma.
Adequate coronal tooth structure.

Exclusion Criteria6

Chronic periodontitis.
Vertical root fracture.
Immature teeth.
Necrotic teeth.
Systemic diseases that affect the healing process.
Non restorable teeth.

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Interventions

DEVICEEEG EMOTIV

The teeth will be dried with 2x2 gauze; then, Endo Ice will be applied. The patient response will be written on a sheet numbering to choose from 0 to 10, and at the same time, the brain waves will be recorded through EEG.