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To study the improvement in quality of life and pain reduction in patients with painful decayed teeth treated with pulpotomy.

Assessment of change in quality of life after coronal pulpotomy in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis A Prospective Observational Study. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098914
Enrollment
65
Registered
2025-12-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: A491- Streptococcal infection, unspecified site

Interventions

Intervention1: nil: not applicable Control Intervention1: nil: not applicable

Sponsors

Dr Mridula Parameswaran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mature permanent teeth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis as per AAE Criteria Peri Apical Index (PAI)=1 Positive response to cold and electric pulp tests Spontaneous /nocturnal /referred and /or lingering pain Teeth with restorable carious lesions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Immature roots, cracks, cusp fractures, subgingival caries. Poor periodontal health History of sinus tract or swelling Not willing to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of the oral health related quality of life and general health related quality of life after coronal pulpotomy assessed preoperatively (Day 0) and at 7,14 and 21 days postoperatively using the modified Oral Health Index Profile questionnaire (OHIP -17) and EQ-5D-5L questionnaire. Timepoint: assessed at day 0 day7 14 and 21 days following pulpotomy

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of pain level after coronal pulpotomy assessed at 1,3,5 and 7 days postoperatively as compared to Day 0 using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Timepoint: Assessed at day 1 3 5 and 7 days following pulpotomy;Assessment of any association between postoperative quality of life and preoperative variables like preoperative pain level, periapical status, amount of bleeding encountered, and time taken for hemostasis in relation to the involved tooth.Timepoint: assessed at day 0 day7 14 and 21 days following pulpotomy

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMridula Parameswaran

Government Dental College Trivandrum

mridulatdc@gmail.com8921617649

Outcome results

None listed

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