CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Hall Technique and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment for Management of Caries in the Primary Dentition

Egypt155 participantsStarted 2018-11-20

Plain-language summary

The aim of the present study is to evaluate both Hall technique and atraumatic restorative technique in comparison to the conventional restorative technique in the management of carious lesions in primary molars.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 8 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children free of any systemic disease or special health care needs. * Cooperative children ( positive/ definitely positive) according to Frankl's behavior rating scale. * Children who are willing to participate in the study * Tooth inclusion criteria: * Primary molar teeth with occlusal or occlusoproximal carious lesions into dentin (International Caries Detection and Assessment System) (ICDAS) codes: 3-5 * Absence of clinical signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis * Absence of fistula or abscess near the selected tooth clinically and radiographically * Absence of spontaneous pain * Absence of pulp exposure * Absence of pathological mobility by placing the points of a pair of tweezers in an occlusal fossa, and gently rocking the tooth bucco-lingually. Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpilitis. * Tooth mobility * Spontaneous pain

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 1 week

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 1 month

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 6 months

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 12 months

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Timeframe: 1 week

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Timeframe: 1 month

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Timeframe: 6 months

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04367649

SponsorNourhan M.Aly

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-11-29

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Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 8 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 1 week

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 1 month

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 6 months

Success of the crown (for Hall and conventional techniques)

Timeframe: 12 months

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Timeframe: 1 week

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Timeframe: 1 month

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique

Timeframe: 6 months

Success of the atraumatic restorative technique