Status:
COMPLETED
Oral Infections: Dietary Regulation of Local and Systemic Inflammatory Responses
Lead Sponsor:
University of Kentucky
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Conditions:
Periodontal Attachment Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that dietary n-3 PUFA will have a beneficial effect on systemic and local markers of inflammation when combined with traditional, non-surgical perio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ≥ 18 years of age, male or female
- At least 20 natural teeth present at the time of periodontal examination
- Be diagnosed with severe, chronic periodontitis;
- Be willing to participate in the study
Exclusion
- \<18 years of age
- Less than 20 natural teeth present at time of periodontal examination
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent or follow study protocol
- Systemic conditions including diabetes mellitus and any cardiovascular condition that would require premedication prior to dental treatment
- Use of systemic antibiotics within the last 3 months
- Pregnancy as diagnosed by administered pregnancy test.
- You are nursing a baby.
- Are allergic to fish or fish products.
- You are taking any other medications, such as dietary supplements, that could affect the outcome of the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
126 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00632957
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
April 12 2011
Active Locations (1)
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536