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Tooth pain showdown: can saving the nerve beat root canal?

NCT ID NCT07549620

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two treatments for severe tooth pain: vital pulp therapy, which tries to save the tooth's nerve, and standard root canal treatment, which removes it. Researchers will measure pain after 24 hours and one week, and check healing at 6 and 12 months using AI to read X-rays. The 34 participants all have deep cavities and tooth pain but no visible infection on X-ray.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Vital pulp therapy (a dental procedure to preserve the tooth's nerve) and root canal treatment (a dental procedure to remove the nerve)
What this could lead to
If vital pulp therapy works well, it could offer a less invasive option for treating tooth pain while keeping the tooth alive.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 34 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Vital pulp therapy might not control pain or infection as well as root canal treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mandibular molars with with deep caries exposing the pulp and preoperative symptoms, such as spontaneous or referred pain. * Mandibular molars lacking noticeable radiolucency in the furcation or periapical areas. (Periapical Index scores of 1 and 2) * Patients aged 18-40 years with teeth diagnosed with acute irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis. * Patients willing to provide written informed consent for participation in the study. * Restorable teeth and adequate periodontal support. Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with prior endodontic treatment or history of trauma. * Teeth with internal or external resorption, prominent radiolucency at the periapical regions or furcation. (Periapical Index score of 3, 4 and 5) * Teeth that are not responsive to vitality tests. * Pregnant or lactating women due to potential risks associated with radiographic exposure. * Patients with systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppression) that may affect healing. * Teeth with advanced periodontal disease (e.g., mobility grade II or III, furcation involvement). * Patients unable to attend follow-up appointments for up to one year.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute apical periodontitis Pain, Postoperative periapical periodontitis pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 00202, Egypt

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