Chlorhexidine VS Apple Cider Vinegar : Which is better for fighting bacteria in kids Root Canals?

Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of 2% Chlorhexidine and Apple Cider Vinegar as Root Canal Irrigants Against Enterococcus Faecalis in Primary Teeth : A Randomized Controlled Trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/081161

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Apple cider vinegar exhibit high antibacterial properties and can remove smear layer and soften root canal walls. Control Intervention1: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND 2%

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Non vital primary teeth. Primary teeth with no physiologic mobility. Primary teeth with minimum root resorption. Patients with good general health and lack of any systemic diseases. Patients who parents give consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
COLONY FORMING UNITS ARE MEASUREDTimepoint: Initial Colony forming units will be assessed after access opening of molar tooth. Final colony forming units assessed after irrigation with each irrigants. All samples are asssesed for colony forming units within 2 hours of start of procedure.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NATimepoint: NA	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sreelekshmy K G

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, PMS College of Dental Science and Research

drsreelekshmykg15@gmail.com9400544013

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026