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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/10/075689 [Registered on: 23/10/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 22/10/2024
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Dentistry 
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   A comparison of different irrigation methods in reducing bacterial load and pain after root canal treatment. 
Scientific Title of Study   Comparison of activated versus non activated irrigation for reductions in bacterial load and postoperative pain: A randomized controlled trial. 
Trial Acronym  nil 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
venkat964  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Vookanti Venkat ramana reddy 
Designation  Post Graduate student 
Affiliation  Mahatma Gandhi Dental college and hospital jaipur 
Address  Department of conservative dentistry and endododntics,room number 5 fisrt floor,mahatma gandhi dental college and hospital,Ricco Industrial Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Ramchandpura, Rajasthan 303905

Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
303905
India 
Phone  8074036514  
Fax    
Email  venkatramanareddy964@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  dr .prachi mittal 
Designation  reader 
Affiliation  Mahatma Gandhi Dental college and hospital jaipur 
Address  Department of conservative dentistry and endododntics,room number 5 fisrt floor,mahatma gandhi dental college and hospital,Ricco Industrial Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Ramchandpura, Rajasthan 303905.

Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
303905
India 
Phone  9829084781  
Fax    
Email  drprachimittal@mgumst.org  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Vookanti Venkat ramana reddy 
Designation  Post Graduate student 
Affiliation  Mahatma Gandhi Dental college and hospital jaipur 
Address  Department of conservative dentistry and endododntics,room number 5 fisrt floor,mahatma gandhi dental college and hospital,Ricco Industrial Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Ramchandpura, Rajasthan 303905.

Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
303905
India 
Phone  8074036514  
Fax    
Email  venkatramanareddy964@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Department of conservative dentistry and endododntics,room number 5 fisrt floor,mahatma gandhi dental college and hospital,RIICO Institutional Area Sitapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) – 302022 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital jaipur 
Address  Department of conservative dentistry and endododntics,room number 5 fisrt floor,mahatma gandhi dental college and hospital,RIICO Institutional Area Sitapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) – 302022 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital jaipur] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
Dr Vookanti Venkat ramana reddy  Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital jaipur 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Vookanti Venkat ramana reddy  Mahtma Gandhi Dental college and hospital jaipur  Department Of Conservative and endodontics Room no 5 Sitapura,Jaipur,302022 Jaipur RAJASTHAN
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN 
8074036514

venkatramanareddy964@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethics Committee MGDC jaipur   Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: K055||Other periodontal diseases,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Sidevented needle irrigation  I will use a side-vented needle for irrigation and will be done with 6 ml of 2.5% NaOCl and a 31G, 27 mm NaviTip, Side port needle, 1 mm from the working length for 3 min (flow rate, 2 ml/min). this will be followed by irrigation with 1 ml of 17% EDTA for 1 min and 1 ml of 2% chlorhexidine for 1 min. 
Intervention  Ultrasonic versus air sonic irrigation.  I will assess the reduction in bacterial load by collecting samples from inside the root canal using paper points and performing bacterial cultures. Additionally, I will evaluate post-operative pain using a visual analog scale at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after the root canal procedure. The study will compare different irrigation methods, including AirSonic irrigation (30 seconds per irrigant), and ultrasonic irrigation (30 seconds per irrigant), using three chemical irrigants: sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  55.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1.Age range 18-55 years.
2.Single rooted teeth with or without apical periodontitis.
3.Teeth with adequate crown structure for isolation.
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.Periapical radiolucency and severe periodontal diseases.
2.Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
3.Pregnant and lactating patients.
4.Teeth with complex root canal morphology or calcified canals.
5.Patients with chronic systemic disease. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Permuted block randomization, fixed 
Method of Concealment   On-site computer system 
Blinding/Masking   Participant and Investigator Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The primary outcome will be the reduction in bacterial load through the use of three different irrigation methods on three separate groups.  1year 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The secondary outcome will be the reduction in post operative pain through the use of three different irrigation methods on three separate groups  1year 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="54"
Sample Size from India="54" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   04/11/2024 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

As the field of endodontics evolves, there is a continual need to explore and incorporate advanced techniques to enhance treatment outcomes.

Researching and studying the use of advanced irrigation techniques contribute to the advancement and refinement of endodontic practice.

Traditional irrigation methods, such as syringe irrigation, may struggle to reach the entirety of the root canal system, especially areas with complex anatomy like isthmuses, fins, and accessory canals. This limitation can result in inadequate disinfection and debris removal and increasing the risk of infection and treatment failure.(1,2)

Syringe irrigation, can lead to procedural accidents such as extrusion of irrigants beyond the apex, causing irritation to periapical tissues or even inducing post-operative pain and swelling.(1,2)

Manual irrigation techniques lack the precision and control offered by advanced irrigation systems.(1)

Traditional irrigation methods may prolong the duration of endodontic treatment due to the need for repetitive irrigation and aspiration cycles.

These limitations highlight the need for the development and adoption of  advanced irrigation techniques in modern endodontic practice.

Effective irrigation is essential for the successful elimination of microorganisms and debris from the root canal system which is achieved by use of newer advanced irrigation methods like sonic and ultrasonic irrigation which increases the efficacy of root canal treatment.(1)

They can potentially reduce the time required for root canal treatment by improving the efficiency of debris and bacteria removal.(1)

Advanced techniques gives better results in case of challenging endodontic cases like complex root canal anatomy, such as curved or narrow canals, isthmuses, and apical deltas.(1)

 

These techniques helps in enhanced tissue preservation by minimizing the need for aggressive mechanical instrumentation.(1)

Improved treatment outcomes resulting from advanced irrigation techniques can lead to higher patient satisfaction and safety and improved long-term prognosis for treated teeth.

 

The use of optimal combination of irrigation solutions and techniques is crucial for achieving the best treatment outcomes.

 

 
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