Dental pulp necrosis
MONDO:0001326Death of pulp tissue with or without bacterial invasion. When the necrosis is due to ischemia with superimposed bacterial infection, it is referred to as pulp gangrene. When the necrosis is non-bacterial in origin, it is called pulp mummification.
Also known as: necrosis of pulp, necrosis of the pulp, necrotic pulp, pulp necrosis
88 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Sound waves and suction may improve root canal healing, study suggests
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests four methods of activating the cleaning liquid during root canal treatment in adults aged 20 to 40 with an infected lower first molar. The goal is to see which method helps the infection at the root tip heal best after 12 months. Participants receive one-visit ro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can your own blood save a tooth? new study tests two natural gels for root regrowth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two treatments made from a child's own blood—concentrated growth factor (CGF) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)—to help regrow the roots of a damaged permanent molar. Sixty children with an immature, infected lower first molar will receive one of the two treatments …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Fish oil could help Kids' teeth regrow roots, small trial hints
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether placing omega-3 fatty acids inside a damaged tooth can help it regrow root length and dentin, compared to the standard method of inducing bleeding. Twenty patients aged 6 to 28 with immature permanent teeth that have died due to injury or decay will be tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New antibiotic paste could replace root canals in Kids' teeth
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two treatments for infected baby molars in children aged 3 to 8: a less invasive method using a triple antibiotic paste versus a standard root canal with a calcium hydroxide-iodoform paste. The goal is to see which approach better relieves pain, swelling, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can enamel proteins or amniotic membrane save Children's teeth?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two materials—enamel matrix derivative and amniotic membrane—to standard blood-clot therapy for regenerating roots of non-vital immature permanent front teeth in children aged 7 to 12. The goal is to see which approach best promotes root growth, closes the ope…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Nanoparticles take on tooth infections in kids: a new hope?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a new nano-based paste (chitosan-coated silver nanoparticles) works better than a standard antibiotic paste for treating infected baby molars in children aged 4-8. The goal is to reduce pain, swelling, and infection, and to see which paste kills bacteria …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study tests four rinse methods to ease root canal pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares four different rinsing tools used after root canal treatment to see which one reduces pain the most. Fifty-two adults with an infected lower back tooth will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. They will rate their pain at several times over two days an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cold rinse after root canal may ease pain, study tests best technique
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two ways to clean root canals (rotary vs. reciprocating files) and whether rinsing with very cold saline (cryotherapy) reduces pain after the procedure. Sixty adults with infected but painless teeth will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. Patients wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Laser or ultrasound: which root canal method hurts less?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two ways to clean a tooth during a root canal: laser-activated irrigation and passive ultrasonic irrigation. Researchers want to see which method leads to less pain and better quality of life afterward. 90 adults with infected or damaged permanent teeth are takin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Nanoparticles may ease root canal pain, study hopes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding tiny antibacterial particles called mesoporous silica nanoparticles to standard root canal medication can reduce pain and kill more bacteria. Forty-two adults with infected lower molar teeth will receive one of three treatments: standard medication…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Which tooth medication eases root canal pain better? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two medications—Chlorhexidine gel and Nitrofurantoin paste—placed inside the tooth during root canal treatment to see which one reduces pain between visits better. 220 patients with infected teeth will report their pain levels before treatment and again after 24 …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Weekly Check-Ins could boost patient satisfaction for chronic pain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a special clinic get workers back on the job faster? norway launches massive study.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive PT study mines 4 million records to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …
Sponsor: ATI Holdings, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Phone app vs. doctor: can a mobile tool catch infections after surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mobile monitoring tool could accurately identify surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic surgery patients, compared to the usual manual review. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was design…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Which Tooth-Shaving method keeps your tooth coolest?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study measures how hot the inside of a tooth gets when dentists shave off a tiny bit of enamel (a common step before braces). Researchers will test two different tools on 40 teeth from 30 people to see which method causes less heat. Keeping the tooth cool is important becaus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC