Could a simpler dental procedure spare kids from a painful root canal?

NCT ID NCT06904781

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Qatar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a simpler dental procedure called pulpotomy works as well as the standard pulpectomy for treating severe tooth decay in children's baby molars. Pulpotomy removes only the infected part of the pulp and seals it, while pulpectomy removes the entire pulp and fills the root canals. The study will follow children aged 4 to 9 for two years to see if the treated teeth remain pain-free and healthy, potentially offering a gentler option for young patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Pulpotomy (a less invasive dental procedure) compared to pulpectomy (a more extensive root canal procedure)
What this could lead to: If pulpotomy works as well as pulpectomy, children with severe tooth decay could get a quicker, less stressful treatment that saves more of the tooth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and the simpler procedure might not be as effective in the long run. There's also a risk of the tooth still failing, requiring further treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jordan University of Science and Technology
RECRUITING

Irbid, Jordan
Primary Health Care Corporation
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Doha, Qatar

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