Alternative Antibiotic Regime in the Treatment of GAgP (NCT02223702) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Alternative Antibiotic Regime in the Treatment of GAgP
Turkey (Türkiye)39 participantsStarted 2011-05
Plain-language summary
The objective of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate the effect of systemic administration of moxifloxacin compared to amoxicillin plus metronidazole combined with non-surgical treatment in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) in 6-month follow-up.
A total of 40 systemically healthy patients with GAgP will evaluate in this randomized clinical trial. Periodontal parameters (plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level) will be recorded at baseline, 1st, 3rd and 6th month. Patients will receive either 400 mg moxifloxacin per os once daily or 500 mg metronidazole and 500 mg amoxicillin per os three times daily for 7 days consecutively.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The periodontal diagnosis of subjects with GAgP was established on the basis of clinical and radiographic criteria defined by the 1999 International World Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions.
* Patients were included if they were between 18 and 35 years of age and otherwise healthy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* if the patients had any known systemic diseases or conditions that can/could influence the periodontal status (cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases)
* history of hepatitis or HIV infection,
* immunosuppressive chemotherapy
* current pregnancy, planning a pregnancy or lactation
* requirement for antibiotic prophylaxis
* oral diseases other than GAgP, ongoing orthodontic therapy
* a history of antibiotic therapy or periodontal treatment within the preceding six months.
* Subjects were excluded if they had known allergies to quinolones or penicillin or metronidazole
* Not willing to participate to the study.
* Not accept to sign written informed consent
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.