Status:

COMPLETED

Photodynamic Therapy in Root Canal Treatment of T2DM Patients: Microbiome Analysis Via Next-Gen Sequencing

Lead Sponsor:

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Collaborating Sponsors:

Health Institutes of Turkey

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

Necrotic Pulp

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical study investigates the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an additional disinfection method in root canal treatment of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (...

Detailed Description

Systemic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) are known to influence both the etiology and healing process of endodontic diseases. T2DM is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and impair...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Voluntarily agree to participate in the study and attend follow-up sessions
  • Systemically healthy individuals (no systemic diseases)
  • Not taking antihypertensive or antidiabetic medications
  • Not pregnant
  • No use of corticosteroids or antibiotics within the last 3 months
  • No history of smoking
  • No acute pain or extraoral swelling
  • No sinus tract or acute apical abscess
  • Presence of a periapical lesion with a Periapical Index (PAI) score ≥ 3
  • Presence of a mature, single-rooted permanent tooth with completed root development

Exclusion

  • • Severe periodontal disease
  • Internal or external root resorption
  • Open apex (immature root development)
  • Suspected vertical root fracture
  • Non-restorable teeth
  • Teeth with previous root canal treatment
  • Presence of developmental dental anomalies

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 21 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 7 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06931678

Start Date

October 21 2024

End Date

April 7 2025

Last Update

April 17 2025

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Gulhane Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences

Ankara, Etlik, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010