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Tooth, DeciduousNCT03585751

3Mixstatin ,Tri-Antibiotic Mix & Simvastatin in the Treatment of Primary Molars

A study testing Pulpectomy for primary molars + triple antibiotic mix, Pulpectomy for primary molars + 3mixstatin and Pulpectomy for primary molars + simvastatin in people with Tooth, Deciduous, run by Cairo University.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to determine whether the success rate of pulp therapy undergone on primary molars with signs and symptoms of odontogenic infection that may render them indicated for extraction will improve with the use of the Simvastatin alone, the Tri-Antibiotic Mix alone or when in combination together… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 to 7 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Tooth, Deciduous
What is being tested?
Pulpectomy for primary molars + triple antibiotic mix, Pulpectomy for primary molars + 3mixstatin and Pulpectomy for primary molars + simvastatin
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
45 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Sep 2018to Jan 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 to 7 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Patients:
  • Young cooperative patients with no history of systemic disease that may contraindicate pulp therapy
  • Age range 4-6 years.
  • Patient has at least one restorable primary molar that exhibits signs and symptoms of odontogenic infection with inflammatory root resorption and require pulpectomy,
  • Patient's parents are willing to participate in this study and will be able to follow up Clinical \& Radiographic Criteria for Case Selection Signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis as well as inter-radicular, or periapical root resorption as a result of infective or inflammatory conditions that may render the tooth hopeless and indicated for extraction
  • Clinical Criteria (include):
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  • Spontaneous pain
  • Intraoral Abscess
  • Extra oral Abscess
  • Tender to percussion
  • Presence of abnormal mobility other than that associated with exfoliation
  • Radiographic Criteria include:
  • 1. Radiolucency in furcation area 2. Periapical root resorption or excessive bone destruction and/or perforation in coronal third of roots as a result of infective or inflammatory conditions.
  • -

Who cannot join

  • Patients with systemic disease 2. Patients who cannot attend follow up. 3. Primary molars that are unrestorable 4. Primary molars exhibiting pathology of permanent tooth follicle

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet.

Dina y El Kharadly, Msc contact

+201222189574

d.elkharadly@gmail.com

Rania N Abdalla, DDs contact

00201005037367

nasrania05@yahoo.com

About this study

Official title: A Comparative Clinical and Radiographic Study of 3Mixstatin vs Tri-Antibiotic Mix and Simvastatin in the Treatment of Primary Molars With Inflammatory Root Resorption A Randomized Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to determine whether the success rate of pulp therapy undergone on primary molars with signs and symptoms of odontogenic infection that may render them indicated for extraction will improve with the use of the Simvastatin alone, the Tri-Antibiotic Mix alone or when in combination together 3Mixstatin as a component in the root filling material.

Read the detailed description

A clinical situation will often present itself where primary teeth under radiographic examination show inter-radicular or periapical root resorption, perforation of coronal third of roots and/or loss of bone support as a result of infective or inflammatory conditions. Pathologic root resorption is the most common cause of premature tooth loss in primary dentition. The reason for that may be the high content of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells, which may give rise to odontoclastic cells in response to either the caries process or the pulp-capping materials, resulting in the exaggerated inflammatory response and consequently internal resorption in primary teeth. It would make sense to utilize the rich supply of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells towards regeneration of remaining dental tissues.

Antibiotic Mix as an intracanal medicament

In recent years, the Cariology Research Unit of Niigata University School of Dentistry has developed the concept of lesion sterilization and tissue repair (LSTR) therapy that employed a mixture of antibacterial drugs for disinfection. Repair of damaged tissues can be expected if lesions are disinfected. This procedure uses a mixture of three antibacterial drugs (3Mix MP) as a root canal medicament to eliminate the remaining bacteria in endodontic lesions. The medicament consists of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin and minocycline - with macrogol (M) as the ointment base and propylene glycol (P) as the carrier Alone, none of these drugs resulted in complete elimination of the bacteria. However, in combination, these drugs were able to consistently sterilize all samples.

Although a local antibiotic medication in endodontics offers many advantages, this mode has some drawbacks, including development of bacterial resistant strains. That is a major concern and may lead to the transfer of resistance genes from antibiotic-resistant to antibiotic-susceptible microorganisms. Other drawbacks include allergic reactions inhibition of angiogenesis , and tooth staining or discoloration particularly with Minocycline. More importantly is that although the concept of Lesion sterilization and tissue repair (LSTR) therapy is that it provides an efficient and predictable disinfection, through 3 Mix on a local level and providing the suitable environment for tissues to heal, it does not in itself have any anti-inflammatory nor regenerative potential. Statins may provide these two benefit.

Choice of comparator Statins are structural analogs of HMG-CoA (3hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A). These drugs are the first-line for hyperlipidemia and it has been recognized to be a safe and low-priced drug as a result of its worldwide longtime usage. Moreover, statins have multiple functions including anti-inflammation, induction of angiogenesis and improvement of the vascular endothelial cell function. Another interesting and important function of statin is its effect on bone formation. It has been reported that several statins such as simvastatin and lovastatin have anabolic effects on bone metabolism at in vitro and in vivo studies. They promote mineralization in non-mineralizing osteoblasts through induction of BMP-2 and osteocalcin. Local application of simvastatin gel has shown to stimulate the regeneration of alveolar bone defects Statins have an anti-inflammatory effect. They act by decreasing the production of interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 and may also improve the function of odontoblasts, thus dentin formation.

3 Mixstatin as an intracanal medicament

Often, different chemicals or drugs are combination in a cocktail in an attempt to elicit variety of effects with a single application.

Aminabadi et al combined the above-mentioned techniques by adding simvastatin powder to the tri-antibiotic mix (3Mix) and proposed the term "3Mixtatin", (an acronym of 3Mix and simvastatin) with the aims of suppressing bacteria, preventing pulp inflammation, and inducing hard tissue formation. His study population involved poor prognosis primary molars with advanced root resorption and/or pulpal floor perforation.

When compared with MTA, radio graphic and clinical healing occurred more successfully following 3Mixtatin treatment within a 24-month study period 96.8% success rate both clinically and radiographically. 3Mixstatin, a previously unstudied combination was applied, lead to preservation of the primary teeth that were otherwise indicated for extraction according to current guidelines. It may lead to a paradigm shift in the treatment of primary teeth in the future.

Being tested
Pulpectomy for primary molars + triple antibiotic mix, Pulpectomy for primary molars + 3mixstatin, Pulpectomy for primary molars + simvastatin
Keywords
non vital, deciduous, 3mixstatin, simvastatin, triple antibiotic mix, 3 mix

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Pulpectomy for primary molars + triple antibiotic mixProcedure or surgery

    complete extirpation of infected pulp from primary molars. Following instrumentation and copious irrigation ,the root canals are filled with one of .Following instrumentation and copious irrigation ,the root canals are filled with a triple antibiotic mix mixed with a Carrier ( MP) as an obturating material

  • Pulpectomy for primary molars + 3mixstatinProcedure or surgery

    complete extirpation of infected pulp from primary molars. Following instrumentation and copious irrigation ,the root canals are filled with one of .Following instrumentation and copious irrigation ,the root canals are filled with 3mixstatin (triple antibiotic mix + simvastatin) as an obturating material mixed with a Carrier ( MP) as an obturating material

  • Pulpectomy for primary molars + simvastatinProcedure or surgery

    complete extirpation of infected pulp from primary molars. Following instrumentation and copious irrigation ,the root canals are filled with simvastatin as mixed with a Carrier ( MP) as an obturating material

Study groups in NCT03585751
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Triple antibiotic pasteActive comparatorPulpectomy for primary molars, triple antibiotic mix is used as obturating material mixed with Macrogol and Polyethylene glycol \& small amount of Zinc oxide powder to obtain workable , radio opaque mix
Receives: Procedure: Pulpectomy for primary molars + triple antibiotic mix
3mixstatinExperimentalPulpectomy for primary molars, 3 Mixstatin ( mix of simvastatin and triple antibiotic mix ) is used as obturating material mixed with Macrogol and Polyethylene glycol \& small amount of Zinc oxide powder to obtain workable , radio opaque mix
Receives: Procedure: Pulpectomy for primary molars + 3mixstatin
simvastatinExperimentalPulpectomy for primary molars, simvastatin is used as obturating material mixed with Macrogol and Polyethylene glycol \& small amount of Zinc oxide powder to obtain workable , radio opaque mix
Receives: Procedure: Pulpectomy for primary molars + simvastatin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Over All Success Rate ( as a percentage)

    For each group

    Number of cases exhibiting success criterion at 12 months / Total number of cases x 100

    At the end of the follow up period, the cases are considered successful if they exhibited ALL the following criteria:

    • Absence of tenderness to percussion
    • No abnormal mobility
    • Absence of swelling and fistula
    • Absence or decrease of furcation radiolucency
    • Absence or decrease of radicular radiolucency
    • Absence of Internal/external root resorption or other pathological changes

    The cases were considered as total (overall) failures if they failed clinically at the 3, 6 or 12 months; or when they failed radiographically at the 12 months follow-up.

    Otherwise they will be considered as a success.

    Measured: 12 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Bone density changes in Region of Interest ROI

    measured by :Digora image analysis software i.e. Digora for windows software DFW Measuring Unit :Relative pixel values using an 8-bit scale from full black (0) to full white (255)

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Jul 2018
  2. Study startSep 2018 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionSep 2019 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJan 2020 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
45 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03585751
Sponsor's protocol ID
3Mixstatin
Status last verified
Jun 2018
First submitted
8 Jun 2018
Last updated
13 Jul 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Aminabadi NA, Huang B, Samiei M, Agheli S, Jamali Z, Shirazi S. A Randomized Trial Using 3Mixtatin Compared to MTA in Primary Molars with Inflammatory Root Resorption: A Novel Endodontic Biomaterial. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2016;40(2):95-102. doi: 10.17796/1053-4628-40.2.95.

    PubMed 26950808
  • Takushige T, Cruz EV, Asgor Moral A, Hoshino E. Endodontic treatment of primary teeth using a combination of antibacterial drugs. Int Endod J. 2004 Feb;37(2):132-8. doi: 10.1111/j.0143-2885.2004.00771.x.

    PubMed 14871180
  • Asl Aminabadi N, Maljaei E, Erfanparast L, Ala Aghbali A, Hamishehkar H, Najafpour E. Simvastatin versus Calcium Hydroxide Direct Pulp Capping of Human Primary Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects. 2013 Winter;7(1):8-14. doi: 10.5681/joddd.2013.002. Epub 2013 Feb 21.

    PubMed 23487477
  • Doneria D, Thakur S, Singhal P, Chauhan D, Keshav K, Uppal A. In Search of a Novel Substitute: Clinical and Radiological Success of Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair with Modified 3Mix-MP Antibiotic Paste and Conventional Pulpectomy for Primary Molars with Pulp Involvement with 18 Months Follow-up. Contemp Clin Dent. 2017 Oct-Dec;8(4):514-521. doi: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_47_17.

    PubMed 29326499
  • Nakornchai S, Banditsing P, Visetratana N. Clinical evaluation of 3Mix and Vitapex as treatment options for pulpally involved primary molars. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2010 May;20(3):214-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2010.01044.x.

    PubMed 20409203
  • Okamoto Y, Sonoyama W, Ono M, Akiyama K, Fujisawa T, Oshima M, Tsuchimoto Y, Matsuka Y, Yasuda T, Shi S, Kuboki T. Simvastatin induces the odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells in vitro and in vivo. J Endod. 2009 Mar;35(3):367-72. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.11.024.

    PubMed 19249597
  • Seto H, Ohba H, Tokunaga K, Hama H, Horibe M, Nagata T. Topical administration of simvastatin recovers alveolar bone loss in rats. J Periodontal Res. 2008 Jun;43(3):261-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2007.01024.x.

    PubMed 18447852
  • Chen S, Yang JY, Zhang SY, Feng L, Ren J. Effects of simvastatin gel on bone regeneration in alveolar defects in miniature pigs. Chin Med J (Engl). 2011 Dec;124(23):3953-8.

    PubMed 22340324
  • Sakoda K, Yamamoto M, Negishi Y, Liao JK, Node K, Izumi Y. Simvastatin decreases IL-6 and IL-8 production in epithelial cells. J Dent Res. 2006 Jun;85(6):520-3. doi: 10.1177/154405910608500608.

    PubMed 16723648

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Pulpectomy for primary molars + triple antibiotic mix, Pulpectomy for primary molars + 3mixstatin and Pulpectomy for primary molars + simvastatin in people with Tooth, Deciduous, run by Cairo University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Dina y El Kharadly, Msc (+201222189574, d.elkharadly@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Over All Success Rate ( as a percentage) (time frame: 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03585751, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jul 2018.

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