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Pulp and Periapical Tissue DiseasePhase 2NCT05964686

The Efficacy of Laser in Root Canal Disinfection

A Phase 2 study testing Conventional group (NaOCl/EDTA), Dual laser group (Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode): and Combined group (EDTA/Diode): in people with Pulp and Periapical Tissue Disease and Pulp Necroses, run by Future University in Egypt at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to assess in vivo the efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG/diode laser and Diode/EDTA on bacterial count in root canal treatment in an evidence-based clinical trial. The null hypothesis being tested is that there is no difference in total bacterial count reduction between conventional irrigation and the two… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Conventional group (NaOCl/EDTA), Dual laser group (Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode): and Combined group (EDTA/Diode):
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Jan 2022to 30 Dec 2022
Phase
Phase 2
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 18 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • • Patients who are medically free.
  • Patient's age between 18-35 years.
  • One single rooted maxillary anterior tooth with necrotic pulp and asymptomatic apical periodontitis requiring root canal treatment.
  • Patients complaining of no pain and without fistulous tract.
  • Periapical lesion with a periapical index score of 3 or 4 (Ørstavik, et al. (1986)108
  • Closed apex.
  • Acceptance to participate in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Patients suffering from any systemic disease.
  • Patients who had received antibiotics during the last month.
  • Patients taking analgesics 12 hours before interventions.
  • Patients with history of tobacco usage
  • Teeth with vital pulp, calcified canals, and immature or incompletely formed apices.
  • Teeth with previous endodontic treatment.
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  • Non restorable teeth where rubber dam could not be applied.
  • Teeth with periodontal pocket more than 3 mm.
  • Teeth with greater than grade 1 mobility.
  • Teeth with swelling/sinus tract.
  • Technical difficulties in the course of root canal treatment for example:
  • A tooth with curved roots

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Abbassia, 11566

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About this study

Official title: The Efficacy of 2780 nm Er,Cr;YSGG and 940 nm Diode Laser in Root Canal Disinfection: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to assess in vivo the efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG/diode laser and Diode/EDTA on bacterial count in root canal treatment in an evidence-based clinical trial. The null hypothesis being tested is that there is no difference in total bacterial count reduction between conventional irrigation and the two types of lasers used.

Thirty patients are equally divided into 3 separate groups :

  • Group A (Conventional): 2.5% NaOCL and 17% EDTA.
  • Group B(Dual): saline along with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode laser combination
  • Group C(Combined): saline along with 17% EDTA and diode laser combination Microbiological analysis will be done for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria using Colony forming units. All data will be collected, tabulated, summarized, and statistically analyzed.
Read the detailed description

The use of lasers in disinfection of the root canal has been recently implemented. Lasers have bactericidal effect, and have deep penetration depth inside the root canal up to 1000 um. Thus, it can be used effectively for disinfection of the root canal system following biomechanical instrumentation reaching areas which were considered before non-reachable.

The aim of this study is to assess in vivo the efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG/diode laser and Diode/EDTA on root canal treatment in an evidence-based clinical trial. The null hypothesis being tested is that there is no difference in total bacterial count reduction between conventional irrigation and the two types of lasers used.

Thirty patients are equally divided into 3 separate groups :

  • Group A (Conventional): 2.5% NaOCL and 17% EDTA.
  • Group B(Dual): saline along with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode laser combination
  • Group C(Combined): saline along with 17% EDTA and diode laser combination After disinfection, local anesthetic and tooth isolation and access cavity preparation, the first microbial samples (S1) will be collected using 3 sterile paper points and immediately placed inside sterile tubes containing transport medium of thioglycolate, cleaning and shaping with final disinfection protocol will be performed according to the group in which the participant was allocated to. Followed by S2 sample. obturation using warm vertical compaction technique. Microbiological analysis will be done for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria using Colony forming units. All data will be collected, tabulated, summarized, and statistically analyzed.
Being tested
Conventional group (NaOCl/EDTA), Dual laser group (Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode):, Combined group (EDTA/Diode):
Keywords
LASER, Endodontics, canal disinfection
Medical subject headings
Dental Pulp Necrosis, Granuloma

What participants receive

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

  • Conventional group (NaOCl/EDTA)Combination product

    conventional disinfection using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA

  • Dual laser group (Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode):Combination product

    Er,Cr:YSGG intracanal laser irradiation to remove smear layer followed by diode laser for disinfection

  • Combined group (EDTA/Diode):Combination product

    17% EDTA was used to remove smear layer followed by diode laser for disinfection

Study groups in NCT05964686
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Conventional group AActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Combination Product: Conventional group (NaOCl/EDTA)
Dual laser group BExperimentalNot described
Receives: Combination Product: Dual laser group (Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode):
Combined group CExperimentalNot described
Receives: Combination Product: Combined group (EDTA/Diode):

What is being measured

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

  1. Quantitative microbiological analysis

    aerobic bacterial count will be assessed using colony forming units (CFU) and will be expressed in (CFU/ml).

    anaerobic bacterial count will be assessed using colony forming units (CFU) and will be expressed in (CFU/ml).

    Measured: baseline (S1): sample will be obtained before canal disinfection. post operative (S2): sample will be obtained after canal disinfection in a single visit]

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Jul 2023
  2. Study start1 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2022
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2022

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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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05964686
Sponsor's protocol ID
FDASU-Rec ID 041908
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
4 Jul 2023
Last updated
29 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Conventional group (NaOCl/EDTA), Dual laser group (Er,Cr:YSGG/Diode): and Combined group (EDTA/Diode): in people with Pulp and Periapical Tissue Disease and Pulp Necroses, run by Future University in Egypt at 1 site in Egypt.

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 7 inclusion and 12 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Quantitative microbiological analysis (time frame: baseline (S1): sample will be obtained before canal disinfection. post operative (S2): sample will be obtained after canal disinfection in a single visit]). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 29 Nov 2023.

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