Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Evaluation of Salivary and Serum Levels of TNF-α, IL-17A, and YKL-40 in Individuals With Psoriasis

Lead Sponsor:

Akdeniz University

Conditions:

Periodontitis

Psoriasis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease triggered by microbial infections that lead to the destruction of tissues supporting the teeth. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition charac...

Detailed Description

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, characterized by gingival inflammation, destruction of periodontal tissues, and alveolar bone loss. Th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Voluntary participation
  • No use of antibiotics within the past 6 months
  • No periodontal treatment within the past 6 months
  • Absence of systemic diseases known to affect periodontal health (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)
  • No infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, or AIDS
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Not pregnant (for female participants)
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Pregnancy or ongoing lactation
  • History of gingival treatment within the past 6 months
  • History of any disease involving the oral mucosa (e.g., lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris, chronic ulcerative stomatitis)
  • Current use of systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, or biological drugs
  • History of systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes mellitus)
  • Fewer than 20 natural teeth (excluding third molars)
  • Current smokers
  • Age younger than 18 or older than 65 years

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 2 2024

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    May 1 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    100 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06984237

    Start Date

    December 2 2024

    End Date

    May 1 2025

    Last Update

    May 22 2025

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    Akdeniz University, Fculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University Hospital

    Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye), 07070