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Shellfish-Derived gel could save Kids' teeth from decay

NCT ID NCT07541976

Disease control Sponsor: Al-Mustansiriyah University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study compares three materials used to treat deep cavities in children's baby molars: a standard dental cement (MTA), a bleeding-stopping liquid (ferric sulfate), and a new natural gel made from shellfish shells (chitosan). 165 children aged 5-8 will receive one of these treatments and be followed for 18 months to see which keeps the tooth healthy longest. The goal is to help dentists choose the best option for saving baby teeth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mineral trioxide aggregate, ferric sulfate, and chitosan hydrogel
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, dentists may have clearer guidance on which material is most effective for saving children's baby teeth after deep cavities.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial with 165 children, so results are still preliminary. The new chitosan gel may not outperform existing materials, and individual results can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

165 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

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Ages

5 to 8 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5-8 years * At least one carious primary molar requiring pulpotomy treatment * Vital pulp confirmed at the exposure site after caries removal * Tooth restorable with a stainless-steel crown * Parent or legal guardian willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Non-vital pulp (no bleeding after pulp amputation) * History of spontaneous pain (suggesting irreversible pulpitis) * Presence of soft tissue swelling or sinus tract related to the target tooth * Pathological tooth mobility * Radiographic evidence of: * Internal or external pathological root resorption * Furcation or periapical radiolucency * More than one-third physiological root resorption * Any condition preventing successful stainless-steel crown placement (e.g. Insufficient coronal tooth structure)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental pulp disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dental pulp disease Primary teeth Pulpotomies primary teeth

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Al-Mustansiriyah University

    Baghdad, Rusafa, 10001, Iraq

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