Which pulpotomy agent works best for Kids' teeth? study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07548008
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two common treatments for cavities in children's baby molars: ferric sulfate and sodium hypochlorite. Researchers will check how well each treatment worked by examining kids aged 4-9 during routine dental visits over 2 years. The goal is to see which agent leads to fewer problems like pain or infection, helping dentists make better choices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ferric sulfate and sodium hypochlorite
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the better pulpotomy agent for saving children's baby teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational follow-up study, not a new treatment trial. Results may not apply to all children or dental practices.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of children aged 4-9 years who were treated at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry. These participants had previously undergone pulpotomy treatment in vital primary molars using either ferric sulfate or sodium hypochlorite as part of routine clinical care. The study includes patients with available clinical records and diagnostic radiographs, and who are followed during routine recall visits at 6, 12, and 24 months. No additional interventions are performed as part of the study.
- Ages
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4 to 9 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4-9 years * Patients who received pulpotomy treatment in vital primary molars using 15.5% ferric sulfate or 5% sodium hypochlorite between January and April 2025 Availability of preoperative diagnostic periapical radiographs of adequate quality * Complete clinical records of the pulpotomy procedure * Patients who attended or agreed to attend follow-up visits at 6, 12, and 24 months * Cases in which the treatment protocol and materials used were clearly documented Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete or poor-quality clinical and/or radiographic records * Presence of systemic diseases (e.g., immunosuppression, uncontrolled systemic conditions) * History of allergy or hypersensitivity to ferric sulfate or sodium hypochlorite * Teeth with intraoperative complications (e.g., perforation, uncontrolled bleeding, or change in treatment plan) * Teeth with pulp exposure due to trauma (only caries-related cases included) * Patients who did not attend follow-up visits or attended only one follow-up visit
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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