New study tests faster, less painful root canals for kids
NCT ID NCT07702877
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two types of rotary files (Kedo-Nano Plus and Kedo-S Square) with traditional hand files for root canals in children's baby molars. About 60 healthy kids aged 5-8 with infected molars will receive a pulpectomy using one of the three tools. Researchers will check how well the filling material fills the root and measure pain levels up to 48 hours after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pulpectomy (root canal treatment) using Kedo-Nano Plus rotary files, Kedo-S Square rotary files, or manual K-files
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a faster, less painful root canal method for children, improving their dental experience and treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids or other teeth. Pain and filling quality can vary regardless of the tool used.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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5 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Normal, healthy children between five and eight years of age * Frankl's behavior rating: positive or definitely positive * Primary mandibular molars diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis * Intact crown structure suitable for rubber dam placement * Intraoral periapical radiograph showing primary molars with at least two-thirds of each root remaining Exclusion Criteria: * Children with special healthcare needs or systemic medical conditions * Frankl's behavior rating: negative or definitely negative * Primary molars with unrestorable crown structure * Teeth with severe mobility or pathological root resorption * Children or parents who refused to participate in the study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Goa Dental College and Hospital
Bambolim, Goa, 403202, India
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