Which root canal sealer causes less pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07434141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at pain after root canal treatment in adults with a tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. Researchers are testing three different sealers (materials used to fill the root canal) to see which one leads to the least pain and need for painkillers. 75 participants will report their pain levels and painkiller use for 48 hours after treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 60 years * Adequate oral and dental hygiene * Prolonged positive response to cold test and electric pulp testing * Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis in a first or second molar (maxillary or mandibular) * Pulp exposure during caries removal accompanied by severe and profuse hemorrhage * No radiographic evidence of periapical lesions * Teeth with adequate restorative potential * Absence of periodontal disease Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth that are non-restorable * Presence of endodontic-periodontal (endo-perio) lesions * Teeth with radiographic evidence of periapical lesions * Teeth with internal or external root resorption * Patients with systemic diseases classified as ASA II or higher * Patients with a history of migraine * Teeth with over-obturation or under-obturation greater than 2 mm from the radiographic apex * Patients taking anti-anxiety medications * Procedural duration exceeding two hours * Known allergy to materials used in root canal treatment, including local anesthetics
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry
Tehran, 1439955991, Iran
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