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New treatment option for Indirect Pulp Capping
Official title Comparative Evaluation of Indirect vs. Direct Pulp Capping in Deep Carious Mandibular Molars
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06433297
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Aim: To compare the outcome of indirect and direct pulp capping after partial or complete caries removal in deeply carious mature mandibular permanent molars with clinical signs indicative of moderate pulpitis. Objectives: 1.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- The patient should be ≥18 years of age.
- Restorable mature permanent 1st and 2nd Mandibular molars with deep caries (reaching inner quarter of dentine)
- Tooth should give positive response to pulp sensibility testing.
- Clinical diagnosis of moderate pulpitis.
- Radiographic finding of periapical index (PAI) score ≤2.
You likely can't join if
- Teeth with immature roots.
- Pulp exposure after incomplete caries excavation.
- No pulp exposure after complete caries excavation.
- Bleeding could not be controlled in 5 minutes.
- Signs of pulpal necrosis, sinus tract, swelling, insufficient bleeding after pulp exposure.
- History of analgesic intake in previous 1 week, or antibiotic intake in 1 month.
See the full eligibility criteria
- The patient should be ≥18 years of age.
- Restorable mature permanent 1st and 2nd Mandibular molars with deep caries (reaching inner quarter of dentine)
- Tooth should give positive response to pulp sensibility testing.
- Clinical diagnosis of moderate pulpitis.
- Radiographic finding of periapical index (PAI) score ≤2.
- Healthy periodontium (probing pocket depth ≤3 mm and mobility within normal limit).
- Pulp exposure after complete caries excavation.
- No pulp exposure after incomplete caries excavation
- Teeth with immature roots.
- Pulp exposure after incomplete caries excavation.
- No pulp exposure after complete caries excavation.
- Bleeding could not be controlled in 5 minutes.
- Signs of pulpal necrosis, sinus tract, swelling, insufficient bleeding after pulp exposure.
- History of analgesic intake in previous 1 week, or antibiotic intake in 1 month.
- Internal/external resorption.
- Contributory medical history (alcoholism, smokers, diabetic, hypertension, drug dependency, Heart or valve disease, hepatitis, herpes, immunodeficiency (HIV), infectious diseases, kidney or liver, migraine)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rohtak, Haryana, India
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rohtak, Haryana, India. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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