Which bleach solution eases root canal pain better? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07248189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 adults with painful tooth inflammation (pulpitis) who needed a root canal. Researchers compared two types of sodium hypochlorite (a common disinfectant) — one made for dental use and one household bleach — to see which caused less pain after the procedure. Patients rated their pain over a week, and the goal was to find which solution leads to a more comfortable recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. 2. Patients with active pain (moderate-to-severe) in mandibular molars. 4. Males and females. 5. Patient with the ability to understand and use pain scales. 6. Patient who accepts to enroll to the study. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Pregnant females. 2. Patients taking pain medication 12 hours earlier. 3. Patient having more than one symptomatic mandibular tooth in the same quadrant. 4\. Patients with periradicular pathosis and/or radiolucency other than widened periodontal ligaments. 5\. Patients with contributory medical history (ASA\>II).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, 4450113, Egypt
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Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Egyptian Russian University
Cairo, 4450113, Egypt
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