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New study tests if electronic tool reduces pain in children's root canals

NCT ID NCT07181252

Symptom relief Sponsor: Jouf University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 130 children aged 10-15 who needed root canal treatment. Half had the tooth length measured with an electronic device (apex locator) and half with digital X-rays. The goal was to see which method caused less pain after the procedure. Pain was recorded at several time points over a week.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electronic apex locator (Root ZX) and digital radiography
What this could lead to
If one method consistently causes less pain, dentists may adopt it to make root canals more comfortable for children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study. Pain is subjective and results may not apply to all children or other dental procedures.

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Study facts

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Participants

130 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pediatric patients

Ages

10 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 10-15 years. Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis. Absence of systemic disease. Permanent first molars with mature apices. No radiographic evidence of root resorption or periodontal bone loss. Written consent from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: Medically compromised or psychologically unfit children. Teeth with periapical lesions on radiographs. Teeth with severely curved or calcified canals. Presence of acute or chronic systemic inflammatory conditions.

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Conditions

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pulpitis

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Pediatric Radiography

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Dentistry, Jouf University

    Sakakah, Al Jawf Region, 75432, Saudi Arabia

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