Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Providing centralized support to researchers within Penn Dental Medicine who conduct human subjects research. Our highly specialized Center provides clinical research support and services spanning the full spectrum of a study from conceptualization to closeout for industry, federal, and foundation sponsors.
Spotlighted Study
Mechanisms of variability in the analgesic response to ibuprofen following third molar extraction
Principal Investigator: Dr. Katherine N. Theken, PharmD, PhD
Study Status: Currently Enrolling
The purpose of this study is to learn how patients who have their wisdom teeth removed respond to the pain-relieving drug ibuprofen. The wisdom tooth extraction surgery will be performed as standard of care. After surgery, patients will be administered ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Patients that may experience severe pain will be given oxycodone to relive the pain.
During the study visits, blood, urine and stool samples will be collected. Additionally, we will collect oral swabs. You may also be asked to complete some questionnaires. The study consists of 4 study visits. In which compensation will be provided per visit (visit-1 $50, visit-2 $100, visit-3 $100, visit-4 $100).
Contacts
For information on how to support the work of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research, please contact:
Elizabeth Ketterlinus
Vice Dean of Institutional Advancement
ekett@upenn.edu
Dr. Eugene Ko
Deputy Director, Clinical Research Operations
eugko@upenn.edu
Rosa Urbina
Associate Director of Research Coordination and Regulatory Services
rurbina@upenn.edu