NCT04573608

Brief Summary

The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of chemo-mechanical caries removal using Papacarie-Duo and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in reducing dental pain in pregnant women.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
162

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2019

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 10, 2019

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2019

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 20, 2019

Completed
11 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 27, 2020

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 5, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

October 5, 2020

Status Verified

October 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

September 27, 2020

Last Update Submit

October 1, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Minimally Invasive Dentistry

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Pain assessment

    Difference in pain was measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The scale is represented by a 100-mm-long horizontal line labeled "no pain" at one end and "worst pain" at the other end. Participants were asked to mark the place on the line representing their level of pain

    up to 6 months

  • Satisfaction with treatment

    Satisfaction with treatment was assessed using two questions: the first question was immediately following treatment: "Was the treatment carried out according to your expectations?" The second question was after 6 months" "Has the treatment solved the problem of your teeth?" Each question was answered on a 10-point scale, with lower values indicating a negative perspective and higher values indicating a positive experience.

    up to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Time to remove caries

    Procedure (Immediately while treatment)

Study Arms (2)

Papacarie-Duo

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Papacarie

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

Interventions

Papacarie was introduced into the cavity using the applicator and left for 40 seconds. A blunt excavator was used to remove the softened dentin. The remaining gel was removed using a cotton pellet. When there was no change in gel color, the cavity was considered caries free. The cavity was then filled with high viscosity glass ionomer cement (GIC) in an encapsulated form (Riva Self-Cure, SDI Limited, Bayswater, VIC, Australia). A mechanical mixer was used to mix the capsule for 10 seconds, the capsule was placed into the applicator to apply the GIC into the cavity. For occluso-proximal cavities, a matrix strip with a wooden wedge was used to provide the appropriate contour of the restoration. A gloved finger was used to apply pressure on the GIC for one minute and occlusion was checked and excess material was removed

Also known as: Papacarie-Duo
Papacarie-Duo

The tooth was cleaned with a wet cotton pellet to remove debris and plaque. Caries was removed using sharp spoon excavators (Darby-Perry #220/221, #17 DE, Hu-Friedy, Chicago, USA), followed by cleaning the cavity using a small wet cotton pellet and finally dried with a dry cotton pellet. The cavity was considered caries-free when a leather-hard texture was reached and the excavator did not stick anymore. GIC was used to restore the cavity using the same technique described for the other group.

Also known as: ART
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 35 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsPregnant females only
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Pregnant females in the first or second trimester
  • Having at least mild dental pain as identified by a score of at least 5mm on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 100-mm-long
  • Having at least one carious lesion involving dentine clinically classified as a shallow or medium cavity. This cavity should be accessible to hand instruments (International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) score= 5 or 6.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant women with acute pulpitis, swelling or fistula.
  • Uncooperative patients.
  • Patients with severe gingivitis (Gingival Index (GI) score=3).
  • Patients who are unable to read and/or write and those who refused to participate.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Family Health Centers

Alexandria, 21527, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Maru VP, Shakuntala BS, Nagarathna C. Caries Removal by Chemomechanical (Carisolv) vs. Rotary Drill: A Systematic Review. Open Dent J. 2015 Dec 31;9:462-72. doi: 10.2174/1874210601509010462. eCollection 2015.

    PMID: 26962375BACKGROUND
  • Gugnani N, Pandit IK, Srivastava N, Gupta M, Sharma M. International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): A New Concept. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2011 May-Aug;4(2):93-100. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1089. Epub 2010 Apr 15.

    PMID: 27672245BACKGROUND
  • LOE H, SILNESS J. PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN PREGNANCY. I. PREVALENCE AND SEVERITY. Acta Odontol Scand. 1963 Dec;21:533-51. doi: 10.3109/00016356309011240. No abstract available.

    PMID: 14121956BACKGROUND
  • Adham MM, El Kashlan MK, Abdelaziz WE, Rashad AS. The impact of minimally invasive restorative techniques on perception of dental pain among pregnant women: a randomized controlled clinical trial. BMC Oral Health. 2021 Feb 18;21(1):76. doi: 10.1186/s12903-021-01432-3.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ToothachePatient Satisfaction

Interventions

PapacarieDental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth DiseasesStomatognathic DiseasesFacial PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dentistry

Study Officials

  • May M Adham, M.Sc

    Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Mona K ElKashlan, PhD

    Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Wafaa E Abdelaziz, PhD

    Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Lecturer of Dental Public Health

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2020

First Posted

October 5, 2020

Study Start

January 10, 2019

Primary Completion

October 1, 2019

Study Completion

October 20, 2019

Last Updated

October 5, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-10

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