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Sodium Hypochlorite

also known as NaOCl · Dakin's solution · bleach · Dakin · Di-Dak-Sol · Except 10%
Developed for
dental pulp necrosis · pulpitis · acute apical periodontitis · periapical periodontitis · radiodermatitis · atopic eczema · dental caries · suppurative periapical periodontitis
+7 more · dental pulp disorder · infectious disease · periapical granuloma · periodontal disorder · chronic apical periodontitis · COVID-19 · tooth disorder
Investigated by
Ain Shams University · Cairo University · College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan · Future University in Egypt · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Stanford University
+25 more · Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine · Antisepsia Central · Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan · CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences · Cukurova University · Cumhuriyet University · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Dow University of Health Sciences · ESRA DAĞCI · Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico do Maranhão · Hasanuddin University · Inonu University · KEZBAN MELTEM ÇOLAK · Makati Medical Center · Mustafa Kemal University · National Eczema Association · National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) · National Taiwan University Hospital · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Sacide Duman · Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University · Universidade Ceuma · University of Guanajuato · University of Messina · University of Rochester

Trials 29 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT04851522 Jun 2021 → Apr 2022 radiodermatitis Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02137967 Aug 2011 → Sep 2014 dental pulp disorder National Taiwan University Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 14 trials
Phase 1 NCT07641933 Jun 2026 → Jun 2027 expected suppurative periapical periodontitis Ain Shams University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05840679 Apr → Oct 2023 Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04250519 Feb 2020 → Feb 2021 acute apical periodontitis Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02241174 Jul → Dec 2014 atopic eczema Makati Medical Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT05306431 Jun 2022 pulpitis Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06129643 Jan → Oct 2022 dental pulp necrosis, periapical periodontitis Future University in Egypt Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05964686 Jan → Sep 2022 dental pulp necrosis, periapical granuloma Future University in Egypt Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02203565 Jul 2014 → Jul 2016 breast cancer, radiodermatitis Stanford University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 32 trials
Phase 3 NCT02369835 May 2015 → Jul 2018 head and neck carcinoma, radiodermatitis Stanford University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01321125 Apr → Dec 2011 infectious disease University of Guanajuato Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 42 trials
Phase 4 NCT05424796 Feb → Oct 2021 pulpitis Cumhuriyet University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04035070 Jan → Jun 2021 dental pulp necrosis Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable15 trials
NCT07653373 Aug 2026 → Dec 2027 expected Universidade Ceuma Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07618182 Jul → Dec 2026 expected College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07453160 Feb → Jun 2026 overdue College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07637305 Oct 2025 → Feb 2026 acute apical periodontitis Hasanuddin University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT07453576 Oct 2025 → Dec 2026 expected periapical periodontitis KEZBAN MELTEM ÇOLAK Recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT06971055 Jul → Sep 2025 overdue dental caries, dental pulp necrosis, periapical periodontitis Cairo University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07048028 May → Nov 2025 overdue acute apical periodontitis, dental pulp necrosis ESRA DAĞCI Recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07058727 May → Nov 2025 overdue Cukurova University Recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07486245 Mar → Nov 2025 pulpitis CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
NCT06949176 Dec 2023 → Dec 2024 overdue periapical periodontitis National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 22 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT06811779 Comparator Mar → Jun 2024 acute apical periodontitis Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT03074136 Background Feb → Dec 2017 dental pulp disorder Association of Paediatric and Preventive Dentists of Serbia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/33 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT05348824 Comparator Aug 2022 → Mar 2023 dental pulp necrosis Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05146713 Comparator Jan → Nov 2022 dental pulp necrosis Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT03719261 Comparator Nov 2018 → Apr 2019 Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 32 trials
Phase 3 NCT05974748 Comparator Apr → Aug 2023 pulpitis Dow University of Health Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03062605 Comparator May 2011 → Feb 2012 dental caries University of California, Los Angeles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 45 trials
Phase 4 NCT07518901 Comparator Jun 2026 → Jun 2027 expected acute apical periodontitis, tooth disorder University of Pennsylvania Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04721457 Comparator Jan → Mar 2021 COVID-19 King Abdulaziz University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06110494 Comparator Jul 2020 → Mar 2022 chronic apical periodontitis, dental pulp disorder University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04391660 Comparator Jun 2020 → Jan 2021 Poitiers University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00179959 Comparator Sep 2005 → Mar 2011 atopic eczema Northwestern University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable10 trials
NCT07688005 Comparator Jul → Aug 2026 overdue periapical periodontitis Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07248189 Comparator Oct → Dec 2025 pulpitis Cairo University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT06948526 Comparator Jun 2025 → Jun 2026 overdue Cairo University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT05277246 Comparator Mar → Jun 2022 pulpitis Yuzuncu Yil University Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT03946306 Comparator Feb 2020 → Feb 2021 University of Porto Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 9 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 53 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Sodium hypochlorite “Three antiseptics will be tested: 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol, 10% sodium hypochlorite and 10% povidone-iodine, each one will be applied on the surface...” NCT01321125
44

“This study evaluated the postoperative pain intensity in permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis treated by pulpotomy using physiological saline, sodium...” PMID 37092958 Apr 2023

“Control arm: standard clinical irrigation with 3% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) using matched total volume and institutional activation method, with identical pre/post sampling...” NCT07518901

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), the most commonly used irrigation solution during chemomechanical preparation, plays a significant role in eliminating bacteria within root canals.” NCT06597825

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution is the standard irrigation agent for cleaning and disinfection of root canal.” NCT05277246

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been used in root canal irrigant for more than 80 years” NCT02137967

“conventional disinfection using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA” NCT06129643

“conventional disinfection using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA” NCT05964686

“20 ml of 1.5% (17) sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution” NCT05445362

“3% and 6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) as irrigant” NCT05840679

Sodium hypochloriteNCT01996150

NCT03719261

NCT04250519

NCT01996150

NCT07453576

NCT06949176

NCT04399187

NCT04721457

NCT05291195

NCT04391660

NCT05348824

NCT07248189

NCT07653373

NCT03074136

NCT03312153

NCT06811779

NCT05306431

NCT00179959

NCT07641933

NCT07120321

NCT02241174

NCT06948526

NCT07048028

NCT07453160

NCT05146713

NCT05778227

NCT06971055

NCT07618182

NCT07637305

NCT04035070

NCT05974748

NCT07688005

NCT04035330

NCT07058727

NCT07486245

Known as bleach “sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl, also known as bleach)” NCT07453160
Known as Dakin “The aim of this study is to estimate the colonization rate of peripheral venous catheters after skin disinfection with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (Dakin®) alone or preceded by an...” NCT04391660
Known as Dakin's solution ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02369835
1

NCT02203565

Known as Di-Dak-Sol ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04851522
Known as Except 10% “The arm is composed of 30 human volunteers to test 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% isopropyl alcohol (ChloraPrep ®, Enturia, Texas, USA ), hypochlorite 10% of electrochemical...” NCT01321125
Known as NaOCl “This study evaluated the postoperative pain intensity in permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis treated by pulpotomy using physiological saline, sodium...” PMID 37092958 Apr 2023
19

“A number of irrigant solution has thus been proposed to serve the purpose, the most popular being sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) because of its excellent antimicrobial activity...” NCT05306431

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL) is the most recommended irrigant due to its broad antibacterial effect, necrotic tissues and dentin collagen dissolving capability and inactivation...” NCT03719261

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl): Strong antimicrobial properties, effective in dissolving pulp tissue, but can cause tissue irritation, swelling, and pain if extruded beyond the root apex.” NCT07486245

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), the most commonly used irrigation solution during chemomechanical preparation, plays a significant role in eliminating bacteria within root canals.” NCT06597825

“Vigorously rinse with 15 ml of the 80 ppm sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) (Clinisept Dental Mouthwash; Clinical Health Technologies, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK) for 30 s” NCT04721457

“This randomized clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), chlorhexidine (CHX), and cold saline as hemostatic agents in partial pulpotomy.” NCT07058727

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), the primary endodontic disinfectant, is available in both domestic-grade products and specialized medical-grade formulations.” PMID 41975390 Apr 2026

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution is the standard irrigation agent for cleaning and disinfection of root canal.” NCT05277246

“After each instrumentation, the root canals were irrigated with 1.5 % sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl).” NCT05291195

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been used in root canal irrigant for more than 80 years” NCT02137967

“Combining calcium hydroxide with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been proposed.” NCT07641933

“Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is the most widely used endodontic irrigant” NCT07688005

“20 ml of 1.5% (17) sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution” NCT05445362

“3% and 6% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) as irrigant” NCT05840679

“sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl, also known as bleach)” NCT07453160

NCT06110494

NCT03062605

NCT03946306

NCT04190355

Action Inhibit “suppression of S aureus growth with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) baths” PMID 19403473 May 2009
Route Other “Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) baths twice weekly for 3 months” NCT00179959