Could a cholesterol drug save Kids' teeth without antibiotics?

NCT ID NCT07264842

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether a paste made from simvastatin (a common cholesterol drug) works as well as an antibiotic paste to treat infected baby molars in children aged 5 to 8. The treatment is placed inside the tooth without drilling, aiming to stop infection and save the tooth. Sixty children will be followed for 3 months to see if pain, swelling, and signs of infection improve.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dow International Dental College, Chanesar goth.

    RECRUITING

    Karachi, Sindh, 75950, Pakistan

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