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Multisonic Energy System

GentleWave System for Apical Periodontitis

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Fabricio Teixeira, DDS,MS,PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Iowa
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18+ years
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) confirms apical periodontitis at the first visit
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline; 6-months; 12 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study a new root canal treatment to see if it is effective and causes less pain than current methods.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who can read and speak English, have specific types of molars with a diagnosis of pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis, and can attend follow-ups. It's not for those with untreated gum disease, poor dental visit attendance, or students/trainees linked to the research team.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the GentleWave System in root canal treatments over a year. It focuses on pain after surgery, patient satisfaction, and how well the treatment heals infected root canals compared to traditional methods.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects may include discomfort or pain during or after the procedure, swelling around treated areas, temporary numbness due to anesthesia used during treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My dental scan shows I have root tip inflammation.
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My tooth's nerve is dead and has a painless infection at the root.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline; 6-months; 12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline; 6-months; 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from Day 2 of research subject's thoughts on treatment result across 1 year.
Change from baseline of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Periapical Index (CBCTPAI) across 1 year
Change from baseline of modified wound healing scale (Mod-CWHS) across 1 year
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Sonendo GentleWaveExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Every participant will receive the same experimental treatment, which is root canal therapy using the Sonendo GentleWave System.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of IowaLead Sponsor
446 Previous Clinical Trials
879,422 Total Patients Enrolled
Fabricio Teixeira, DDS,MS,PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Iowa College of Dentistry

Media Library

GentleWave System (Multisonic Energy System) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04966169 — N/A
Apical Periodontitis Research Study Groups: Sonendo GentleWave
Apical Periodontitis Clinical Trial 2023: GentleWave System Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04966169 — N/A
GentleWave System (Multisonic Energy System) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04966169 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

To what criteria must participants adhere to in order to be accepted for this trial?

"The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a new intervention for apical periodontitis. An estimated 80 participants are needed, aged 18 or older and having at least one molar as their affected tooth. Furthermore, all enrollees must be available for follow-up visits after 6 months and 1 year from baseline treatment."

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Are there any vacant slots for participants in this trial?

"The clinicaltrials.gov portal indicates that this trial has ceased recruitment efforts, with its initial listing posted on August 27th 2021 and the last update made to it occurring in September 24th 2022. Nevertheless, there are currently 86 other studies actively seeking participants."

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Does age requirement restrict participation in this research trial for individuals above 75 years old?

"This clinical study is searching for participants that are 18 or older but younger than 99 years of age."

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