Menstrual Cycle, Menopause, and Pain Perception During Endodontic Treatment
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorNigde Omer Halisdemir University
About this trial
The goal of this observational study is to investigate whether menstrual cycle phases and menopausal status are associated with pain perception in patients undergoing endodontic treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does pain experienced during endodontic treatment differ according to the phase of the menstrual cycle? Is pain perception during endodontic treatment different between premenopausal and postmenopausal women? Are menstrual cycle phases and menopausal status associated with pain experienced after endodontic treatment?
Participants undergoing endodontic treatment as part of their routine dental care will provide information about their menstrual cycle or menopausal status. Pain will be assessed at different stages of treatment and during the follow-up period after treatment. No treatment will be assigned based on menstrual cycle phase or menopausal status.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Willing to participate in the study
Aged 18 years or older
Having at least one tooth requiring root canal treatment
Disqualifiers
Aged under 18 years
No tooth requiring root canal treatment
Male sex
Diagnosis of endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Trial population
Women aged 18 years or older who present to the Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University and require root canal treatment. Eligible participants who voluntarily agree to participate will be included and classified according to menstrual cycle phase (follicular or luteal phase) or postmenopausal status.
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
130 Participants
are grouped into 3 trial groupsGroup A: Follicular Phase Group
Group B: Luteal Phase Group
Group C: Postmenopausal Group
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Pain Intensity Assessed Using the Visual Analog Scale
Pain intensity will be assessed using the 100-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 to 100 mm, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. Pain scores will be compared among participants in the follicular phase, luteal phase, and postmenopausal groups.
Time frame
-Before treatment(baseline) -Immediately after local anesthetic injection -Immediately after completion of endodontic treatment -Postoperative Day 1 -Postoperative Day 2Secondary outcomes
1
Dental Anxiety Assessed Using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale
Dental anxiety will be assessed using the 5-item Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), with total scores ranging from 5 to 25. Higher scores indicate greater dental anxiety. Scores will be evaluated among participants in the follicular phase, luteal phase, and postmenopausal groups.
Time frame
Before endodontic treatmentSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov