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Myocardial InfarctionNCT03005886

The Effect of Periodontal Therapy in Chronic Periodontitis Patients With and Without Acute Myocardial Infarction

A study testing Periodontal examination, GCF sampling and phase I therapy in people with Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Periodontitis, run by Gazi University.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of periodontal treatment on gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of Neopterin(N) and vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM-1) in chronic periodontitis(CP) patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI) in comparison to systemically healthy CP patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 39 to 74 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Periodontitis
What is being tested?
Periodontal examination, GCF sampling and phase I therapy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Aug 2006to Aug 2010
Phase
Interventional
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 39 to 74 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • None of the patients had received periodontal treatment during the past 6 months and none had received antibiotic medication during the past 3 months.
  • AMI+CP and CP groups were regarded as suitable for the study if they were affected by CP and had at least 16 teeth, including at least four molars in different quadrants at least two periodontal pocket at least 5mm in depth, with a minimum of 2mm attachment loss.
  • Patients, who met the AMI diagnostic criteria, with or without persistent ST-segment elevation

Who cannot join

  • Patients with neoplasias, liver cirrhosis, HIV infection, chronic renal failure, hypo or hyperparathyroidism, diabetes mellitus, chronic inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, and Chron's Disease

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Neopterin and Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Levels in Chronic Periodontitis Patients With and Without Acute Myocardial Infarction

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of periodontal treatment on gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of Neopterin(N) and vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM-1) in chronic periodontitis(CP) patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI) in comparison to systemically healthy CP patients. The investigators' hypothesized that severe CP may play a role in initiating or exacerbating MI and there is an increased risk for AMI among systemically healthy persons affected with severe CP.

Read the detailed description

There are no studies specifically addressing the altered GCF profile concurrent with the onset of myocardial infarction acutely (i.e. in the first 24h) and no data are currently available about GCF Neopterin and VCAM-1 levels in AMI patients with chronic periodontitis. The present study aimed to assess whether GCF levels of CP patients with AMI have an alteration in GCF levels of Neopterin and VCAM-1, also assessed whether these alterations might be related to treatment of existing periodontitis in AMI patients. A total of 60 subjects (20 CP patients with AMI, 20 systemically healthy CP patients and 20 healthy controls) were included.GCF samples were analyzed baseline and after 3 and 6 months, probing pocket depth(PD), clinical attachment level (CAL),bleeding on probing (BOP) , gingival and plaque (PI) indices were recorded. Neopterin and VCAM-1 levels (concentration and total amount) were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Baseline periodontal examination of AMI patients and 24-48h GCF collection was carried out in their hospital bed under sufficient illumination using artificial light. Within a time period of 2 months after the proceeding infarction, none of the patients had received periodontal treatment. AMI patients underwent periodontal therapy after the stabilization of their condition with the consent from same cardiologist. Periodontal disease was diagnosed based on the 1999 classification system developed by Armitage, and a preoperative periapical radiograph was taken that provided baseline data in Faculty of Dentistry. Clinical index scores and GCF sampling were recorded before, 3 and 6 months after the periodontal treatment. All selected patients underwent a 2- to 4-week initial therapy, which included comprehensive proper plaque control program, scaling, subgingival curettage and root planning in Department of Periodontology. In all patients a periodontal reevaluation was performed 4 weeks after phase I therapy, to confirm the suitability of the sites for periodontal surgery. Mucoperiosteal flap operation was performed in cases where needed. The blood samples for serum were centrifuged for 10 min at 11.00RPM separating the serum from the cells. The serum samples were then immediately divided into 0.2-0.5ml aliquots and stored at -80°C until required for analysis. Samples were assayed for N and VCAM-1 using quantitative enzyme immunoassays.

Micro-centrifuge tubes, containing periopaper strips with absorbed GCF sample, were allowed to reach room temperature and eluted using a centrifugal method.17 After centrifugation, the strips were removed and the fluid was assayed by ELISA for N and soluble VCAM-1.The levels of N and sVCAM-1 in serum and GCF samples were measured using ELISA kit , . The ELISA procedures were carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Being tested
Periodontal examination, GCF sampling, phase I therapy
Keywords
Periodontitis, Periodontal-systemic disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Gingival crevicular fluid, Acute myocardial infarction, Neopterin, Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1
Medical subject headings
Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Periodontitis, Periodontitis, Cardiovascular Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Periodontal examinationProcedure or surgery

    periodontal examination included the assessment of plaque index (PI), gingival index(GI), probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP) and clinical attachment level (CAL).

    All subjects underwent a periodontal examination performed by the same periodontitis (ZTÇ) Prior to the study, the examiner was calibrated for reproducibility of PD and CAL measurements

  • GCF samplingProcedure or surgery

    GCF samples were collected using commercially available periopaper . The sample site was gently air-dried and all supragingival plaque was removed. The area was carefully isolated with cotton rolls and a saliva ejector was used to prevent the samples from being contaminated by saliva. The paper strips were inserted into the pockets until slight resistance was felt and left in place for 30s.

  • phase I therapyProcedure or surgery

    comprehensive proper plaque control program, scaling, subgingival curettage and root Phase I Periodontal Therapy planning

Study groups in NCT03005886
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AMI+CP:ExperimentalGCF sampling,periodontal examination,phase I therapy: Patients, who met the AMI diagnostic criteria with chronic periodontitis. Baseline periodontal examination of AMI patients and 24-48h GCF sampling was carried out in their hospital bed under sufficient illumination using artificial light. Phase I periodontal therapy including comprehensive proper plaque control program, scaling, subgingival curettage and root planning in Department of Periodontology. Mucoperiosteal flap operation was performed in cases where needed.
Receives: Procedure: Periodontal examination; Procedure: GCF sampling; Procedure: phase I therapy
Chronic Periodontitis (CP)Active comparatorGCF sampling,periodontal examination,phase I therapy: Systemically healthy chronic periodontitis patients.Phase I periodontal therapy including comprehensive proper plaque control program, scaling, subgingival curettage and root planning in Department of Periodontology.Mucoperiosteal flap operation was performed in cases where needed.
Receives: Procedure: Periodontal examination; Procedure: GCF sampling; Procedure: phase I therapy
Healthy controlsSham comparatorclinically healthy individuals not having any periodontal and systemic diseases history.Comprehensive medical and periodontal examination to confirm that they did not have systemic and periodontal diseases
Receives: Procedure: Periodontal examination; Procedure: GCF sampling

What is being measured

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

  1. Concentration and total amount of serum and GCF VCAM-1 and Neopterin

    Using the standards included with the Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA) kit. The concentrations of Neopterin and sVCAM-1 were expressed as ng/ml. Total amounts were also calculated by multiplying concentrations and GCF volumes(ml) and expressed as ng.

    Measured: Change from baseline concentration and total amount of serum&GCF sVCAM-1 and Neopterin at 6months.

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Clinical attachment level(CAL)

    CAL was calculated as the distance from cemento-enamel junction to bottom of gingival sulcus.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 and 6 months after initial periodontal treatment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 Dec 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2006
  3. Primary completionAug 2010
  4. Study completionAug 2010

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Screening
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03005886
Sponsor's protocol ID
03/2006-30
Status last verified
Jul 2019
First submitted
20 Dec 2016
Last updated
30 Jul 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: Clinical measurement records of periodontal and medical protocols can be shared with other researches. Researches should send an e-mail to principal investigator.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Periodontal examination, GCF sampling and phase I therapy in people with Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Periodontitis, run by Gazi University.

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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

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?

Concentration and total amount of serum and GCF VCAM-1 and Neopterin (time frame: Change from baseline concentration and total amount of serum&GCF sVCAM-1 and Neopterin at 6months.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 30 Jul 2019.

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