Actively Recruiting
Regular Use of aPDT in the Management and Prevention of Periodontitis Symptoms in Diabetic Patients
Led by Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa · Updated on 2025-08-06
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
201 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
W
Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
Lead Sponsor
T
Tampere University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is an investigator-initiated clinical study to establish easy referral and access for diabetic patients from primary health care to oral health care facilities for preventive oral care, periodontal assessment, and treatment, and to investigate the impact of regular home use of aPDT medical device on plaque control and gingival health, when used as an adjunct treatment to standard oral hygiene, and the effect on diabetes control in patients with the risk of periodontal disease, compared to a standard home care oral hygiene regimen.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Regular Use of aPDT in the Management and Prevention of Periodontitis Symptoms in Diabetic Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diabetic patient treated at community health care
- At least 18 years old
- Presence of 620 teeth
- Agreement to participate in the study and sign a written consent form
- Ability to cooperate with the treatment protocol according to coordinator investigator's assessment
You will not qualify if you...
- Oral thrush
- Known sensitivity to near-infrared or antibacterial blue light
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Wellbeing Services of County Pirkanmaa
Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland, 33520
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Miia Ehrnrooth
CONTACT
M
Mikko Kylmänen, Master of Health Care
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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