Nanozymes in Endodontics for Root Canal Infections

This study is looking at a new way to treat root canal infections (apical periodontitis) using a treatment called nanozymes. Researchers want to see if ferumoxytol (Feraheme®) activated with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) works better than the standard treatment, which is sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), at killing bacteria and helping your tooth heal. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, need a root canal, and have a healthy medical history. The main goal is to see how much the bacterial count changes after one year between the two treatments. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 72 participants. It compares an experimental nanozyme treatment to standard root canal irrigation.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for one year to assess the change in bacterial count and long-term clinical outcomes.

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NCT07518901

Nanozymes in Endodontics

Enrolling by Invitation
PHASE4Ages 18+InterventionalTreatment
University of Pennsylvania
~72 participants
Updated 2026-08-31 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Nanozyme treatmentControl (Standard treatment)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
The change in bacterial count between the experimental group (Ferumoxytol/H2O2) and the standard of care (NaOCl) group.
Measured over 1 Year
Apical Periodontitis
Endodontic Disease
Root Canal Infection
1 sites across 1 states
Pennsylvania1

This trial hasn't published a contact. View it on ClinicalTrials.gov

  • The change in bacterial count between the experimental group (Ferumoxytol/H2O2) and the standard of care (NaOCl) group.1 Year

    By measuring reduction in bacteria colony forming units (CFU) before and after treatment for the experimental group (Ferumoxytol/H2O2) and the standard of care (NaOCl) group, then comparing the two groups. Samples 1-2 will be taken during the first root canal treatment visit. Sample 1 before cleaning or shaping the root canal. Sample 2 after cleaning and shaping of the root canal using laser or NaOCl. Sample 3 will be taken in the second visit, upon completion of final routine irrigation protocol.