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Not yet recruitingNCT07893977Updated Oct 26, 2026

Age-Related Inflammatory Proteins as Indicators of Vital Pulp Therapy Outcomes

An observational study in Vital Pulp Therapy, sponsored by Cairo University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 10 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-26.

Sponsored by Cairo University · Observational

Updated Oct 26, 2026Newly registeredGo to Updates ↓
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
75
Ages
10 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Predicting the success of vital pulp therapy remains a clinical challenge. There is a knowledge gap regarding the relationship between age, inflammasome related proteins expression , and clinical/radiographic outcomes. Therefore, the effect of age on will be evaluated, and their predictive value for clinical and radiographic outcomes will be assessed in a prospective cohort study.

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Conditions studied

  • Vital Pulp Therapy
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In context

Lead sponsor

Cairo University is the lead sponsor of 4,909 studies on the registry; 1,445 are open to participants now.

Of its 37 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 5 (14%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
10 Years to 60 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

Patients ,aged from 10 to 60 years, have permanent mature posterior teeth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with normal periapical condition and will undergo a standardized complete pulpotomy protocol.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Egyptian patients, Healthy (ASA Class I)
  • Have symptomatic irreversible pulpitis SIP with normal periapical conditions
  • Probing depth and mobility are within normal limits
  • Agree to sign the informed consent and assent
  • Agree to be available for recalls.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant females
  • Smokers
  • Non-vital teeth with negative results to pulp sensibility tests
  • Badly destroyed teeth
  • Patients with periodontal diseases, Cracked teeth, Severe attrition, Traumatic occlusion
  • Patients who decline to continue treatment and follow-up visits
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
75 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • 1st age group

    patient aged (10 - 25 years)

    Procedure: Standardized complete pulpotomy protocol

  • 2nd age group

    patient aged (26 - 40 years)

    Procedure: Standardized complete pulpotomy protocol

  • 3rd age group

    patient aged (41 - 60 years)

    Procedure: Standardized complete pulpotomy protocol

Interventions

  • ProcedureStandardized complete pulpotomy protocol

    Standardized complete pulpotomy protocol

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Clinical success

    Tool: Resolution of clinical signs and symptoms, no swelling and/or no sinus tract.

    Time frame: After 6 months and 12 months.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Radiographic success

    Tool: Absence of periapical radiolucency, periodontal ligament space widening, internal or external root resorption, and other radiographic signs of endodontic failure

    Time frame: After 6 months and 12 months.

  2. Inflammasome-related proteins expression levels

    Tool: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

    Time frame: After 2 weeks

  3. Dentin bridge

    Tool: Cone Beam Computed Tomography

    Time frame: After 6 months and 12 months.

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Timeline

1 registry update since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Dec 2027, 14 months later.

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Registered
Oct 16, 2026
First posted
Oct 26, 2026
StartEst.
Oct 2026
Primary completionEst.
Dec 2027
CompletionEst.
Dec 2027
Last update
Oct 26, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
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Registered
First appeared on the registry. No changes since
Oct 26, 2026
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  1. Oct 26, 2026
    First appeared on the registry

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07893977
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Responsible party
Alaa Adly Abd El Sattar Mahmoud (Doctor, Cairo University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Oct 26, 2026
Start date
Oct 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Dec 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Oct 26, 2026

Study contacts

Alaa Adly
Contact
alaa.adly@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
+2 01112228724
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