This randomized clinical trial compared standard single-visit root canal treatment with adjunctive submucosal betamethasone and gentamicin in 100 patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, assessing postoperative pain and inflammatory biomarkers (IL-1β, MMP-9, and RANKL).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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:
* Patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
* Presence of spontaneous pain or pain persisting after removal of the stimulus
* Teeth indicated for endodontic treatment
* Systemically healthy individuals
* Patients able to read and sign the informed consent form
* Patients able to complete postoperative pain assessment forms
* Patients able to attend the 4-day follow-up visit
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with systemic disease or immunosuppression
* Patients with contraindications to corticosteroid or gentamicin use
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
* Recent use of antibiotics, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs
* Presence of advanced periodontal disease in the affected tooth
* Presence of acute periapical or periodontal abscess
* Teeth with previous endodontic treatment
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.