Evaluation of the Antibacterial Efficacy of Chitosan as an Irrigation Solution: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which of three common root-canal rinsing (irrigation) methods removes bacteria most effectively in adult patients who need root-canal treatment. The main questions it will answer are: How much does a chitosan solution used alone lower the number of bacteria inside the root canal? Do the combinations sodium hypochlorite + chitosan or sodium hypochlorite + EDTA lower bacteria even more than chitosan alone? Researchers will compare the three irrigation methods to see which one achieves the greatest bacterial reduction. What participants will do Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: Chitosan only Group 2: Sodium hypochlorite followed by chitosan Group 3: Sodium hypochlorite followed by EDTA Attend two clinic visits: Visit 1: Receive standard root-canal treatment under local anesthesia. Provide tiny paper-point samples from inside the canal before and after the assigned rinse (painless; takes seconds). Visit 2 (about 1 week later): Return for a check-up and final filling of the tooth. Record any pain or discomfort for the first three days after treatment in a simple diary (or by phone). About 90 adults will take part. All procedures are routine in dental care, and there is no cost to participate. Participants may withdraw at any time and can ask the study dentist any questions throughout the trial.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• Patients who agreed to participate in the study

• Systemically healthy patient

• Mandibular premolar teeth

• Teeth that respond negatively to thermal tests and EPT

• Patients who have not used antibiotics for at least 2 weeks

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Ordu University
RECRUITING
Ordu
Contact Information
Primary
Esra Dagci, Research Assistant
dagci.esra.496@gmail.com
+905314275695
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 90
Treatments
Experimental: Chitosan irrigation
Root canal irrigated with 0.2 % chitosan.
Experimental: NaOCl and Chitosan irrigation
Root canal irrigated with 10 mL of 2.5 % sodium hypochlorite (60 s contact), followed by 10 mL of 0.2 % chitosan solution (60 s contact). Final flush with 5 mL sterile saline
Experimental: NaOCl and EDTA irrigation
Root canal irrigated with 10 mL of 2.5 % sodium hypochlorite (60 s contact), followed by 10 mL of 17 % EDTA solution (60 s contact). Final flush with 5 mL sterile saline.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: ESRA DAĞCI

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