Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Metformin Versus Chlorhexidine Gel as Adjuncts to Scaling and Root Planing in Stage II Grade B Periodontitis

Lead Sponsor:

Kafrelsheikh University

Conditions:

Stage II, Grade B Periodontitis

Chronic Periodontitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical trial is designed to evaluate two locally delivered gels, metformin and chlorhexidine, as adjunctive therapies to scaling and root planing (SRP) in patients with Stage II, Grade B period...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial conducted at the Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis, and Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kafrelsheikh Unive...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18-60 years.
  • Diagnosis of Stage II, Grade B periodontitis.
  • Probing pocket depths ≤ 5 mm with clinical attachment loss of 3-4 mm in selected sites.
  • Generally healthy individuals without systemic conditions affecting periodontal health.

Exclusion

  • Current smokers or users of tobacco products.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Known allergy to metformin or chlorhexidine.
  • Use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the past 3 months.
  • History of periodontal therapy within the past 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 6 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07215156

Start Date

October 6 2025

End Date

June 1 2026

Last Update

October 10 2025

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