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A RCT to Compare Post-operative Sensitivity of Restorations With Fill-Up, a Dual Curing Composite and Conventional Composite Resin

United Kingdom34 participantsStarted 2017-01-01

Plain-language summary

The trial compares patient-reported postoperative sensitivity of 2 existing dental filling materials. The dental filling materials will be used according to manufacturer's instructions and within the existing CE marked licence. We are interested in investigating which licensed material confers the least postoperative discomfort to our patients in normal clinical use.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patient is over 18
. Patient is under 70
. Patient is capable of informed consent
. The tooth responds to sensitivity testing ('vitality test' with an electric pulp tester)
. The cavity is suitable for composite restoration
. The patient prefers composite to amalgam.
. The restoration required involves 2 or more surfaces of the tooth

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Post operative sensitivity

Timeframe: 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03513692

SponsorUniversity of Leeds

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-01

Contact for this trial

T P hyde, PhD BChD

+44 (0)1133438515 t.p.hyde@leeds.ac.uk

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