Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

The Effect of an Antioxidant Gel Compared to Chlorhexidine Gel During the Soft Tissue Healing Process: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Kuwait University

Conditions:

Periodontal Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the comparative impact of chlorhexidine and antioxidant gel on postoperative biomarkers following SRP. By examining biomarkers related to inflammation, oxidative stress, an...

Detailed Description

Background Periodontitis is characterised by inflammation that results in the loss of periodontal attachment. Scaling and root planing (SRP) is a fundamental non-surgical treatment for periodontitis,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with Stage 3 or 4 periodontitis would be invited to participate in this study.
  • The following parameters will be used for the diagnosis of periodontitis: (a) presence of bleeding on gentle probing; (b)probing depth (PD) \>6mm; and (c) marginal bone loss (MBL) of at least 3.

Exclusion

  • Patients will be excluded from the study if they present with gingivitis alone, are currently using oral contraceptives, have systemic conditions such as diabetes or cancer, or are smokers (including those who quit within the past 6 months).
  • Recent antibiotic use within the last 3 months, NSAID or bisphosphonate use within the last 90 days, and any use of chlorhexidine in the past 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06894667

Start Date

November 1 2024

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

March 25 2025

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Faculty of Dentistry

Kuwait City, Kuwait, 13110