New study tests if electronic tool reduces pain in children's root canals
NCT ID NCT07181252
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 130 children aged 10-15 who needed root canal treatment. Half had the tooth length measured with an electronic device (apex locator) and half with digital X-rays. The goal was to see which method caused less pain after the procedure. Pain was recorded at several time points over a week.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electronic apex locator (Root ZX) and digital radiography
- What this could lead to
- If one method consistently causes less pain, dentists may adopt it to make root canals more comfortable for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. Pain is subjective and results may not apply to all children or other dental procedures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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College of Dentistry, Jouf University
Sakakah, Al Jawf Region, 75432, Saudi Arabia
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