Direct pulp capping in primary molars
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN13525994 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN13525994 |
| Protocol serial number | REF: 179/20 |
| Sponsor | Tishreen University |
| Funder | Tishreen University, Latakia. Syria (ref: 4075/20). |
- Submission date
- 29/10/2018
- Registration date
- 31/10/2018
- Last edited
- 05/02/2021
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Oral Health
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Vital baby teeth with deep caries (decay and crumbling) can be treated in a variety of ways. When exposure of the pulp (the centre of the tooth) occurs in these teeth, a method called direct pulp capping (DPC) may be an excellent treatment of choice, as it might prevent unnecessary loss of the tooth structure. DPC builds a barrier over the site of exposure to protect the pulp. Calcium hydroxide is commonly used for DPC. However, using a combination of three antibiotics, caled 3Mix-MP, could reduce the inflammation and infection, and enhance the healing of the pulp. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of using 3Mix-MP and calcium hydroxide for DPC.
Who can participate?
Children who have primary molars with large caries
What does the study involve?
Chosen teeth are randomly allocated into two groups for DPC treatment with either 3Mix-MP or calcium hydroxide (CH). All teeth are assessed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after treatment and will be assessed radiographically after 6 and 12 months.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The treatment may prevent inflammation and abscesses, along with symptoms such as pain and swelling.
There are no known risks to participants, as any failed treatments will be re-done using another method.
Where I the study run from?
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tishreen University Latakia (Syria)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2016 to February 2019
Who is funding the study?
Tishreen University (Syria)
Who is the main contact?
1. Dr. Nabih Raslan (rasln.nabih@tishreen.edu.sy)
2. Dr. Hasan Ali (hasan.h.ali@outlook.com)
Contact information
Scientific
Department of paediatric Dentistry
Faculty of Medical Dentistry
Tishreen University
Lattakia
00963
Syria
 ORCID ID |
0000-0001-9967-9575 |
|---|
Scientific
Department of paediatric Dentistry
Faculty of Medical Dentistry
Tishreen University
Lattakia
00963
Syria
| ORCID ID |
0000-0001-6959-7552 |
|---|
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Interventional double-blind two-arm randomised parallel controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Direct pulp capping (DPC) in primary molars using a combination of three antibiotics (3Mix-MP): a randomized parallel controlled trial |
| Study acronym | Direct pulp capping (DPC) |
| Study objectives | Is using 3mix-mp in direct pulp capping in primary molars more effective than using calcium hydroxide? |
| Ethics approval(s) | The Institutional Review Board of Tishreen University, 02/08/2016, Approval No. 3179 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Management of large carious lesions in primary teeth |
| Intervention | Participants are randomly allocated to either group A or group B using a simple randomisation technique. Group A receive direct pulp capping using 3Mix-MP, whereas group B receive direct pulp capping using calcium hydroxide. Participants are asked to attend follow-up examinations, with clinical evaluations at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months post-treatment and radiographic evaluations at 6 and 12 months. |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Clinical success rate of the materials, with treatment considered to be a success if the following clinical signs are absent: |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Radiographic success rate of the materials, with the treatment considered to be a success if the following radiographic signs are absent: |
| Completion date | 15/02/2019 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 5 Years |
| Upper age limit | 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 36 |
| Total final enrolment | 17 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Cooperative healthy children 2. Aged 5-11 years 3. Vital primary molars with large carious lesions that could be restored with composite 4. No history of spontaneous pain, pathological mobility, redness or swelling of the vestibule, draining sinus tracts, or sensitivity to vestibular palpation 5. Absence of internal or external root resorption or inter-radicular/apical radiolucency 6. Both children and their parents are able to attend a 12-month follow-up procedure |
| Key exclusion criteria | Any clinical or radiographic signs indicating non-vital teeth |
| Date of first enrolment | 15/08/2017 |
| Date of final enrolment | 25/03/2018 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Syria
Study participating centre
Lattakia
00963
Syria
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from Dr. Nabih Raslan (raslan.nabih@tishreen.edu.sy), from 3 months after publication up to 3 years. Data will be available for researchers who provide a methodological sound proposal. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 04/02/2021 | 05/02/2021 | Yes | No |
| Basic results | 14/02/2020 | 14/02/2020 | No | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
| Poster results | conference abstract | 01/09/2019 | 22/10/2019 | No | No |
Additional files
- ISRCTN13525994_BasicResults_14Feb2020.docx
- Uploaded 14/02/2020
Editorial Notes
05/02/2021: The following changes have been made:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The final enrolment number has been added from the reference.
14/02/2020: The basic results of this trial have been uploaded as an additional file.
22/10/2019: Publication reference added.
