Lasers as an Alternative to Formocresol and Sodium Hypochlorite Medicaments in Pulpotomy Techniques (NCT06002646) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Lasers as an Alternative to Formocresol and Sodium Hypochlorite Medicaments in Pulpotomy Techniques
Iraq60 participantsStarted 2023-01-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the dental lasers as an alternative of chemical medicaments used in the pulpotomy procedures. The main question it aims to answer is:
• Lasers pulpotomies are a viable alternative to the standard Formocresol and Sodium Hypochlorite medicaments.
All participants groups (Formocresol, Sodium Hypochlorite, Diode and Er:Cr;YSGG lasers) for pulpotomy procedure will follow the same clinical protocol, except for the techniques that will be used for hemostasis of the pulpotomies which either will be achieved by Formocresol or Sodium Hypochlorite solutions or by Diode or Erbium lasers.
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:
* Deep carious lesions present in primary molars.
* No history of spontaneous or persistent pain.
* Lack of clinical evidence of pulpal degeneration, such as pain on percussion, history of swelling or sinus tracts.
* Restorable teeth following completion of the procedure.
* Absence of radiographic signs and symptoms of pulpal degeneration.
* Following pulpal amputation, hemostasis could be easily achievable.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncooperative children.
* Children with medically compromised disease.
* Presence of radiographical signs and symptoms of pulpal degeneration.
* Physiologic root resorption is more than one-third.
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
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Evaluation of clinical and radiographical success rate of pulpotomy procedure of FC, and NaOCl techniques and two different types of lasers Diode and Erbium Cr,YSGG lasers