Could a plant extract beat standard root canal treatments?
NCT ID NCT07534943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether oleanolic acid, a natural plant compound, works better than standard medicines (calcium hydroxide and Ledermix) when placed inside a root canal. The goal is to reduce bacteria and inflammation in teeth with infection. Thirty-six adults with infected single-root teeth will be treated, and researchers will measure pain, bacterial levels, and inflammatory markers.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Single rooted teeth with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis. 2. The age ranges from 20 to 60 years. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient receiving antibiotic treatment within the preceding 3 months. 2. Patient reporting systemic disease. 3. Teeth that can not be isolated with rubber dam. 4. Teeth with periodontal pockets deeper than 3 mm.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt
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