Cholesterol drug could help heal infected root canals
Disease control
Recruiting now
This study tests if simvastatin, a common cholesterol drug, can fight infection and reduce inflammation when placed inside a tooth that has had a failed root canal. About 54 adults with a single-rooted tooth and a small bone infection will receive this medication during retreatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadeer Maher Mostafa Mohamed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:59 UTC