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Furcation DefectsPhase 2/3NCT02609061

Platelet Rich Fibrin+1% Alendronate in Treatment of Mandibular Degree II Furcation Defects

A Phase 2/3 study testing Open flap debridement (OFD), OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate (Drug) in gel form in people with Furcation Defects, run by Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore at 1 site in India.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The present study was designed to evaluate the combined efficacy of PRF and 1% ALN in the treatment of mandibular degree II furcation defects when compared with PRF and open flap debridement (OFD) alone. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Furcation Defects
What is being tested?
Open flap debridement (OFD), OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate (Drug) in gel form
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
72 participants
Where
1 siteIndia
Study dates
Jan 2015to Sep 2015
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 30 to 50 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Presence of buccal Class II furcation defects in endodontically vital, asymptomatic mandibular first and second molars with a radiolucency in the furcation area on an intraoral periapical radiograph with probing depth (PD) ≥ 5mm and horizontal ≥ PD 3mm after phase I therapy i.e, scaling and root planing (SRP);
  • No history of antibiotic or periodontal therapy in the preceding 6 months.

Who cannot join

  • Systemic conditions known to affect the periodontal status;
  • Medications known to affect the outcomes of periodontal therapy;
  • Hematological disorders and insufficient platelet count (<200,000/mm3);
  • Pregnancy/lactation;
  • Smoking and tobacco use in any form
  • Immunocompromised individuals;
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  • Those having unacceptable oral hygiene (plaque index [PI] >1.5).
  • Teeth with furcation involvement, non-vital teeth, and carious teeth indicated for restorations and mobility of at least grade II
  • Aggressive periodontitis

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

India1 site
  • Government Dental College and Research Institute

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560002

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About this study

Official title: Platelet Rich Fibrin Combined With 1% Alendronate Gel in Treatment of Mandibular Degree II Furcation Defects: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The present study was designed to evaluate the combined efficacy of PRF and 1% ALN in the treatment of mandibular degree II furcation defects when compared with PRF and open flap debridement (OFD) alone.

Read the detailed description

Background: Various regenerative materials have been introduced and tested in the treatment of furcation defects. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a reservoir of growth factors and cytokines which are the key factors for regeneration of bone and maturation of the soft tissue. Alendronate (ALN), a potent member of bisphosphonate group is known to promote tissue regeneration by inhibiting osteoclastic bone resorption and promoting osteoblastogenesis. The present study was designed to evaluate the combined efficacy of PRF and 1% ALN in the treatment of mandibular degree II furcation defects when compared with PRF and open flap debridement (OFD) alone.

Methods: Seventy two mandibular furcation defects were treated with either OFD alone (Group 1), OFD with PRF (Group 2), and OFD with PRF+1% ALN (Group 3). Clinical parameters; site specific plaque index (PI), modified sulcus bleeding index (mSBI), probing depth (PD), relative vertical attachment level (RVAL) and relative horizontal attachment level (RHAL), intrabony defect depth (IBD) were recorded at baseline before surgery and 9 months post-operatively. Percentage radiographic defect fill was evaluated at baseline and 9 months.

Being tested
Open flap debridement (OFD), OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF), OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate (Drug) in gel form
Medical subject headings
Furcation Defects

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Open flap debridement (OFD)Procedure or surgery

    Open flap debridement (OFD) alone

  • OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)Procedure or surgery

    Open flap debridement (OFD) with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) placement

  • OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate (Drug) in gel formProcedure or surgery

    Open flap debridement (OFD) with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate gel placement

Study groups in NCT02609061
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1Active comparatorScaling and Root Planing (SRP) with Open flap debridement (OFD) alone for treating furcation defect
Receives: Procedure: Open flap debridement (OFD)
Group 2Active comparatorSRP with Open flap debridement (OFD) with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) for treating furcation defect
Receives: Procedure: OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)
Group 3Active comparatorSRP with Open flap debridement (OFD) with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate for treating furcation defect
Receives: Procedure: OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate (Drug) in gel form

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Radiographic bone fill

    assessed in percentage

    Measured: baseline to 9 months

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. probing depth

    measured in mm

    Measured: baseline to 9 months

  2. Relative vertical attachment level

    measured in mm

    Measured: baseline to 9 months

  3. Relative horizontal attachment level

    measured in mm

    Measured: baseline to 9 months

  4. modified sulcus bleeding index

    0-3 scale

    Measured: baseline to 9 months

  5. plaque index

    0-3 scale

    Measured: baseline to 9 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Nov 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2015
  3. Primary completionSep 2015
  4. Study completionSep 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
72 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02609061
Sponsor's protocol ID
GDCRI/ACM/PG/PhD/2/2013-2014T
Status last verified
Nov 2015
First submitted
15 Nov 2015
Last updated
20 Nov 2015
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Kanoriya D, Pradeep AR, Garg V, Singhal S. Mandibular Degree II Furcation Defects Treatment With Platelet-Rich Fibrin and 1% Alendronate Gel Combination: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Periodontol. 2017 Mar;88(3):250-258. doi: 10.1902/jop.2016.160269. Epub 2016 Oct 7.

    PubMed 27712462

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Open flap debridement (OFD), OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and OFD with Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)+1% Alendronate (Drug) in gel form in people with Furcation Defects, run by Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore at 1 site in India.

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 2 inclusion and 9 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2015. 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 India. 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.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Radiographic bone fill (time frame: baseline to 9 months). 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 NCT02609061, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 20 Nov 2015.

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