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Biodentine vs MTA for Dental Cavities
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a newer, cheaper product called Biodentine is as effective as the current gold standard, MTA, for treating cavities in kids' teeth.
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Study Objectives
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- I am between 2 and 12 years old.I have severe tooth pain or signs of a dead tooth nerve.My back teeth cannot be fixed.I have or had cancer.I need preventive treatment for heart infection due to my condition.I have tooth decay in my primary molars that may be affecting the tooth's pulp.My child's legal guardian can consent in English.I need dental treatments for the inner part of my tooth in two or more areas.I need surgery that requires an operating room at Geisinger.
- Group 1: Biodentine, then MTA
- Group 2: MTA, then Biodentine
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the FDA sanctioned mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) for therapeutic use?
"The safety of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) receives a score of 3, due to being in the final stage of clinical trials and receiving approval for use."
Are individuals under four decades of age admissible to this medical experiment?
"The study is limited to patients who are 2-12 years of age. For those under 18, there are 5 separate trials that may be suitable and a single trial for individuals over 65 years old."
Is there a possibility for me to join this experiment?
"This clinical trial demands that participants have previously undergone a pulpotomy procedure, and are aged between 2 to 12 years old. The study is currently open for 646 volunteers."
How many participants are engaged in this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is still searching for volunteers and was first posted on November 12th 2021 with a recent update also taking place that same day. This trial needs 646 participants from one single location."
Are there current opportunities to join this research project?
"Affirmative. Reports from clinicaltrials.gov confirm that this experiment is actively looking for subjects, with 646 total participants required across one medical facility. This trial was originally posted on November 12th 2021 and has most recently been revised on the same day."
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