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Aggressive Periodontitis, GeneralizedNCT03140059

Comparison Between Surgical Access and Repeated Applications of APDT

A study testing Open flap debridement and Repeated application of aPDT in people with Aggressive Periodontitis, Generalized, run by Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study will be to compare the approach of repeated applications of APDT versus surgical therapy for the treatment of residual pockets in generalized agressive periodontitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Aggressive Periodontitis, Generalized
What is being tested?
Open flap debridement and Repeated application of aPDT
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
44 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jun 2016to Mar 2018
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 18 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of generalized aggressive periodontitis (Armitage, 1999; American Academy of Periodontology, 2015);
  • Have undergone a first approach for periodontal treatment (full-mouth ultrasonic debridement);
  • Present at least one residual pocket of probing depth ≥ 5 mm and bleeding on probe not located in furcation region;
  • Good general health;
  • Agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form (TCLE) after explaining the risks and benefits;

Who cannot join

  • Systemic problems (cardiovascular alterations, blood dyscrasias, immunodeficiency - ASA III / IV / V) that contraindicate the periodontal procedure;
  • Have used antibiotics and anti-inflammatories in the last six months;
  • Smoke ≥ 10 cigarettes/day;
  • Pregnant or lactating;
  • Chronic use of medications that may alter the response of periodontal tissues;
  • Indication of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures;

About this study

Official title: Comparison Between Surgical Access and Repeated Applications of APDT to Residual Pockets Treatment in Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis: Randomized Clinical Trial

The aim of this study will be to compare the approach of repeated applications of APDT versus surgical therapy for the treatment of residual pockets in generalized agressive periodontitis.

Read the detailed description

Scaling and root planing may be insufficient to resolve the periodontal infection resulting in residual periodontal pockets. A method of treatment to these sites would be the surgical therapy, because it allows access to root surfaces, making possible a better decontamination. However, the surgical approach may bring some negative points, as more discomfort and postoperative morbidity, increased transoperatory risk and increased risk of contamination. Thus, finding other alternatives to residual pockets treatment, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) was recently proposed. Therefore, the aim of this study will be to compare the approach of repeated applications of APDT versus surgical therapy for the treatment of residual pockets in generalized agressive periodontitis.

Being tested
Open flap debridement, Repeated application of aPDT
Keywords
surgical procedure, residual pockets, agressive periodontitis, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
Medical subject headings
Aggressive Periodontitis

What participants receive

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

  • Open flap debridementProcedure or surgery

    Also called Surgical therapy

    Open flap debridement will be performed to decontaminate root surface

  • Repeated application of aPDTProcedure or surgery

    Repeated application of photodynamic therapy (aPDT) at 0, 1, 2, 7 and 14 days post-operatively.

Study groups in NCT03140059
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Open flap debridementActive comparatorIn this group (n = 22), patients will receive open flap debridement will be performed to treat residual pockets.
Receives: Procedure: Open flap debridement
Repeated application of aPDTActive comparatorIn this group (n=22), patients will receive 5 applications of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy after the scaling and root planing.
Receives: Procedure: Repeated application of aPDT

What is being measured

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

  1. Clinical attachment level

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Probing depth

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 May 2017
  2. Study startJun 2016
  3. Primary completionJun 2017
  4. Study completionMar 2018 (estimated)

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
44 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03140059
Sponsor's protocol ID
SurgeryPDT
Status last verified
Oct 2017
First submitted
2 May 2017
Last updated
18 Oct 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Lulic M, Leiggener Gorog I, Salvi GE, Ramseier CA, Mattheos N, Lang NP. One-year outcomes of repeated adjunctive photodynamic therapy during periodontal maintenance: a proof-of-principle randomized-controlled clinical trial. J Clin Periodontol. 2009 Aug;36(8):661-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2009.01432.x. Epub 2009 Jun 25.

    PubMed 19563331

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Open flap debridement and Repeated application of aPDT in people with Aggressive Periodontitis, Generalized, run by Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho.

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 5 inclusion and 6 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Oct 2017. 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. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Clinical attachment level (time frame: 6 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 NCT03140059, 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 18 Oct 2017.

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