Evaluation of Postoperative Pain and Success Rate Between Lateral Condensation and Warm Vertical … (NCT07310212) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Postoperative Pain and Success Rate Between Lateral Condensation and Warm Vertical Obturation Techniques
Jordan80 participantsStarted 2024-10-17
Plain-language summary
Brief Summary
Postoperative pain is a common complication following root canal treatment, particularly in necrotic teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis. Although obturation technique has been suggested as a contributing factor to postoperative discomfort, direct clinical comparisons between commonly used methods remain limited. Cold lateral condensation has traditionally been considered the standard obturation technique, while warm vertical obturation systems such as Obtura II have gained popularity due to their potential for improved adaptation of gutta-percha.
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare postoperative pain experience and treatment outcomes following cold lateral condensation and warm vertical obturation in single-rooted necrotic teeth. Postoperative pain will be assessed during the early healing period, along with patient-reported outcomes and short-term clinical and radiographic healing. The results of this study are expected to provide clinically relevant evidence to support evidence-based obturation technique selection and improve patient comfort in endodontic practice.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older.
* Patients requiring endodontic treatment for single-rooted necrotic teeth.
* Radiographic and clinical diagnosis of asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
* Ability to understand the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Teeth diagnosed with symptomatic apical periodontitis.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* Patients with systemic diseases affecting pain perception (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, chronic pain conditions).
* Teeth that have been previously endodontically treated.
* Patients taking medications that may influence pain perception (e.g., chronic analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug use).
* Periodontally compromised teeth with significant bone loss or mobility.
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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Postoperative pain intensity following two different obturation techniques
Timeframe: Baseline (6 hours post-treatment), 12 hours post-treatment,1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, and daily up to 7 days post-treatment