Could a gel make root canal surgery less painful?
NCT ID NCT07501585
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether applying a special gel (cross-linked hyaluronic acid) during root-end surgery helps the gums heal faster and reduces pain afterward. About 46 adults with a tooth infection that didn't heal after standard root canal treatment will take part. Half will get the gel during surgery, and half will have surgery alone, with follow-up for one year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cross-linked hyaluronic acid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could mean faster healing and less pain after root-end surgery for people with persistent tooth infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard surgery alone may be small or absent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Praktika 1
RECRUITINGMoscow, 127006, Russia
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