Root canal relief? study tests best way to clean teeth

NCT ID NCT07241650

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at different ways to clean a tooth during a root canal to see which causes the least pain and improves quality of life. 90 adults with a specific type of tooth infection will be randomly assigned to one of three irrigation methods. They will report their pain levels at several time points over a week and complete a quality-of-life questionnaire.

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 (bleach) and HEDP (a chelating agent) used as irrigation solutions during root canal treatment
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify a better way to clean root canals, leading to less pain and faster recovery after treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (90 people) comparing different techniques, so results may not apply to all patients or root canal cases. Pain is subjective and varies widely.

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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 ACUTE PULPITIS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Universty

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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