CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Effectiveness of Hand Versus Rotary Instrumentation in Pulpectomy of Primary Second Molar Teeth.

Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2023-11-01

Plain-language summary

To provide an effective technique for pulpectomy in primary second molar teeth in pakistani population, local studies are required. No local studies have been done so far and limited number of international in vivo studies have been conducted previously. Hence this study will evaluate the effectiveness of this technique in pakistani population. If results of this study will be significant in favor of this technique, it will be applied with confidence in same population. There will be better compliance of patients as procedure will be done in single visit.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 11 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Children of both genders having age 4-6.5 years
. Children having signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis in their second primary molar teeth on clinical examination as per operational definition.

Exclusion criteria

. Children having previously accessed pulpectomy assessed clinically and on periapical radiographs.
. Children having acute/chronic abcesses in teeth under consideration seen clinically.
. Children having furcal or periapical radiolucency around teeth under consideration seen on periapical radiograph.
. Diabetic, haemophilic or medically compromised children found on history

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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

To compare the effectiveness of manual versus rotary instrumentation for pulpectomy in primary second molar teeth irreversible pulpitis

Timeframe: immediately after obturation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06714305

SponsorRANA AHMAD

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-01

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