Analyzing pain levels after different root canal irrigation methods
Incidence of Postoperative Pain After Activation of Irrigant With Apical Negative Pressure and Ultrasonics in Mandibular Molar Teeth With Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if a new way to clean teeth during root canal treatment can help reduce pain for patients compared to traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cleveland Dental Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06528574 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates postoperative pain levels in patients undergoing root canal therapy using various irrigation techniques, including the new Dent's iVac irrigation protocol. It compares the effectiveness of this new method against traditional, ultrasonic, and negative pressure irrigation techniques. Pain will be measured using a standardized numerical rating scale at multiple time intervals following the procedure. The goal is to determine if the new irrigation approach can significantly reduce pain after treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are males and females aged 20-50 with symptomatic acute pulpitis in mandibular mature first molars.
Not a fit: Patients with pulp necrosis, apical periodontitis, periodontal disease, or other significant dental issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing root canal therapy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in pain management techniques for root canal therapy, the specific approach of the Dent's iVac irrigation protocol is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Males and females Age :20-50 Mandibular mature first molars with symptomatic acute pulpitis Medically free patients Exclusion Criteria: Pulp necrosis or apical periodontitis Periodontal disease Vertical root fracture Radiographic apical radiolucency \-
Where this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland Dental Institute — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed A Hashem, PhD
- Email: a.hashem@cdiohio.org
- Phone: 4405021591
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.