Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCTNCT07870863
Hidden Complexities of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars
An observational study of Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCT, run by Tanta University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
the current study will be directed to evaluate the anatomical variations of the palatal canal in maxillary permanent molars using CBCT Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCT
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 10 Oct 2026to 30 Nov 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 25 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: group of egyption population aged 8-25 years
Who may be able to join
- CBCT scans of patients 8-25 years. Palatal root completely visible from the cervical region to the apex. Adequate CBCT image quality. No significant artifacts obscuring the palatal root/canal.
Who cannot join
- Previous root canal treatment. Extensive root resorption. Root fracture. Periapical surgery involving the palatal root. Extensive restorations producing severe artifacts. Developmental anomalies that prevent reliable assessment
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of Dentistry
Tanta, 31111
Nora Aboshanady, 0201091230999, noraaboshanady@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Hidden Complexities of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars: A CBCT-Based Analysis
the current study will be directed to evaluate the anatomical variations of the palatal canal in maxillary permanent molars using CBCT
Read the detailed description
The study will be conducted as a retrospective study. CBCT on maxillary permanent molars will be obtained from a group of patients who need CBCT for orthodontic, endodontic, or surgical issues. A total of one hundred patients aged between 8 and 25 years will be included. Canal configuration, number of canals, curvature, apical anatomy, and presence of accessory canals will be assessed in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes.
- Conditions
- Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCT
- Keywords
- Complexities, Palatal Canal, Permanent Molars, CBCT
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| CBCT scans containing maxillary permanent first molars with clearly identifiable palatal roots and c | determine the prevalence of anatomical variations of the palatal root canal in maxillary permanent first molars in a group of the Egyptian population classify palatal canal configurations according to Vertucci's classification and/or a more comprehensive canal morphology classification. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
CBCT evaluation
To assess the prevalence of:- Single vs. multiple palatal canals
- Canal bifurcation and merging
- Apical foramina
- Apical delta
- C-shaped or other unusual configurations
- Canal curvature
- Accessory canals
Measured: 1 month
Secondary outcomes (1)
Demographic variables
Relate the CBCT evaluation with patient age and sex
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2026
- Study start10 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCTStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Tanta UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tanta University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, nora mostafa mohammed abo shanady, Tanta University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07870863
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- #R-OMPDR-7-26-3280
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Bogen G, Kim JS, Bakland LK. Direct pulp capping with mineral trioxide aggregate: an observational study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008 Mar;139(3):305-15; quiz 305-15. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.2008.0160.
PubMed 18310735Chen K, Ran X, Wang Y. Endodontic treatment of the maxillary first molar with palatal canal variations: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases. 2022 Nov 16;10(32):12036-12044. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.12036.
PubMed 36405283
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Hidden Complexities of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars: A CBCT-Based Analysis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07870863
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- #R-OMPDR-7-26-3280
- Conditions
- Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCT
- Keywords
- Complexities, Palatal Canal, Permanent Molars, CBCT
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tanta UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
the current study will be directed to evaluate the anatomical variations of the palatal canal in maxillary permanent molars using CBCT
Detailed description
The study will be conducted as a retrospective study. CBCT on maxillary permanent molars will be obtained from a group of patients who need CBCT for orthodontic, endodontic, or surgical issues. A total of one hundred patients aged between 8 and 25 years will be included. Canal configuration, number of canals, curvature, apical anatomy, and presence of accessory canals will be assessed in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| CBCT scans containing maxillary permanent first molars with clearly identifiable palatal roots and c | – | –determine the prevalence of anatomical variations of the palatal root canal in maxillary permanent first molars in a group of the Egyptian population classify palatal canal configurations according to Vertucci's classification and/or a more comprehensive canal morphology classification. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- group of egyption population aged 8-25 years
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- CBCT scans of patients 8-25 years. Palatal root completely visible from the cervical region to the apex. Adequate CBCT image quality. No significant artifacts obscuring the palatal root/canal.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Previous root canal treatment. Extensive root resorption. Root fracture. Periapical surgery involving the palatal root. Extensive restorations producing severe artifacts. Developmental anomalies that prevent reliable assessment
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
CBCT evaluation
Time frame: 1 month
To assess the prevalence of:- Single vs. multiple palatal canals * Canal bifurcation and merging * Apical foramina * Apical delta * C-shaped or other unusual configurations * Canal curvature * Accessory canals
1 secondary outcome
Demographic variables
Time frame: 1 month
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Oct 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 18310735Bogen G, Kim JS, Bakland LK. Direct pulp capping with mineral trioxide aggregate: an observational study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008 Mar;139(3):305-15; quiz 305-15. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.2008.0160.
- Results publication: PubMed 36405283Chen K, Ran X, Wang Y. Endodontic treatment of the maxillary first molar with palatal canal variations: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases. 2022 Nov 16;10(32):12036-12044. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.12036.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Evaluate the Anatomical Variations of the Palatal Canal in Maxillary Permanent Molars Using CBCT, run by Tanta University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
CBCT evaluation (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07870863, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.