Ultrasonic device may ease root canal pain better than standard needle
NCT ID NCT06358833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using an ultrasonic device to clean root canals causes less pain afterward than a standard needle. 108 adults with tooth pain had root canals and were randomly assigned to one method. Pain was measured using a scale. The goal is to find which cleaning method is more comfortable for patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sodium hypochlorite (irrigant) delivered via endodontic needle or ultrasonic activation device
- What this could lead to
- If the ultrasonic device works better, it could mean less pain after root canals for many people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (108 people) comparing two methods. The difference in pain may be small or not meaningful for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muhammad Zubair Ahmad
Ar Rass, Al-Qassim Region, 58883, Saudi Arabia
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