Direct Pulp Capping Compared to Partial Pulpotomy in Carious Pulp Exposures (NCT06495242) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Direct Pulp Capping Compared to Partial Pulpotomy in Carious Pulp Exposures
Jordan120 participantsStarted 2023-03-25
Plain-language summary
This a prospective randomized clinical trial that compare vital pulp therapy procedures in permanent teeth with carious pulp exposure. Patients are recruited from the dental teaching clinics at JUST following preset inclusion criteria. They are subsequently randomly assigned to one of treatment procedures. Clinical and radiographic follow up is performed after 6 months and yearly up to 5 years.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Non -contributory medical history (ASA 1)
* Molar tooth with extremely deep caries extending\>2/3 of dentin or exposing the pulp on the periapical radiograph
* The tooth should give positive response to cold testing
* Clinical diagnosis of reversible pulpitis with mild to moderate symptoms
* The tooth is restorable, probing pocket depth and mobility are within normal limits
* No signs of pulpal necrosis including sinus tract or swelling
* No radiographic evidence of periapical changes indicative of apical periodontitis
Exclusion Criteria:
Immature teeth
* Nonvital teeth
* Irreversible pulpitis and periapical periodontitis, i.e spontaneous and lingering pain.
* Inability to achieve hemostasis after 6 minutes of application of 5% NaOCl moist pellet
* No pulp exposure after nonselective caries removal
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.