Evaluation of Three Pulp Vitality Tests
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorColumbia University
About this trial
The objectives of this study are to determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of laser Doppler flowmetry in determining the vitality of teeth and comparing with those of electric pulp testing and cold testing.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Criteria for inclusion in the study will be that the individual has teeth that require endodontic treatment and patient is willing to undergo two additional vitality tests which will take about 20 minutes of additional time.
Disqualifiers
No group of special subjects or vulnerable population is being targeted in this study.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Laser Doppler Flowmetry
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Locations
1Columbia University Irving Medical Center10032, New YorkNew York, United States
Sponsors and collaborators
Columbia University
Lead sponsor
Source ClinicalTrials.gov