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Dental Crown Techniques for Tooth Decay

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Recruiting
Led By Nathanael O Salako, BDS,MSc
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months post intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial compares the effectiveness of 3 treatments for primary molar teeth with dentinal caries, with or without proximal ridge intact.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for medically fit children with cooperative behavior during dental X-rays. It's for those who have primary molars with early-stage tooth decay (D1 lesions) without severe pulp damage or issues at the roots of their teeth as seen on X-rays.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares three ways to treat cavities in kids' back teeth: the conventional method using Stainless-Steel Crowns, and two variations called Hall Technique and Modified Hall Technique, which differ in application but aim to be less invasive.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not specified here, dental procedures can typically cause discomfort, swelling, sensitivity in the treated area, and sometimes temporary pain. The specific side effects may vary depending on each child's experience.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months post intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months post intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Amount of time taken to complete the intervention
Success as assessed by number of participants with no coronal or peri-radicular pathology
Secondary outcome measures
Anterior occlusal contact
Biofilm around the stainless steel crown as assessed by the Modified Plaque Index
Gingival health of the treated tooth as assessed by gingival status score
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Modified Hall Technique (MHT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Hall Technique (HT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Conventional Technique (CT)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
902 Previous Clinical Trials
320,772 Total Patients Enrolled
Nathanael O Salako, BDS,MScPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Media Library

Tooth Decay Clinical Trial 2023: Conventional Technique (CT) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04822233 — N/A
Conventional Technique (CT) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04822233 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~88 spots leftby Dec 2025