CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparison Between the Repeatability of Probing Pocket Depths Achieved With Manual and Automated Periodontal Probes

United Kingdom30 participantsStarted 2012-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to determine the best method for measuring the extent and severity of the gum disease by comparing the repeatability of probing depths achieved by a manual probe when compared to an automated probe. Hypothesis The null hypothesis to be tested includes * The automated probe does not improve the reproducibility of periodontal probing when compared to manual probing recordings * The automated probe shows no advantage when comparing the reproducibility of * Moderate sites * Deep sites * Single vs. multirooted teeth * Different sextants * Different surfaces of teeth Buccal vs. palatal/lingual Mesial vs. mid vs. distal

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and over * Diagnosis of periodontitis (any form) but must have at least 2 sites in at least 1 sextant with a BPE code 4( pockets ≥ 5.5mm) at the time of screening * Patient consent gained and has agreed to be a part of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Any medical condition that would exclude them from having the measurements taken * Any medical problem that would make participation difficult * If they do not have sufficient sites where probing depths are required.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Probing pocket depth

Timeframe: pocket depth is reassessed at the same visit within 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01622192

SponsorSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-05

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