CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Gingival Crevicular Fluid Interleukin-21 Levels

34 participantsStarted 2014-04

Plain-language summary

Human IL-21 is present in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health, gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. A significant increase in the concentration of IL-21 in gingival crevicular fluid is observed with an increase in the amount of periodontal destruction. Non- surgical periodontal therapy aided in decrease of GCF IL-21 levels in clinical gingivitis and chronic periodontitis

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients having more than or equal to 14 functional teeth, systemically healthy patients who had not received any form of surgical and non surgical periodontal therapy or received antibiotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Exclusion Criteria: * smokers pregnant females

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Pocket Depth

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Gingival Index

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Plaque Index

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Relative Attachment Level:

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Interleukin-21(IL-21) Cytokine Levels

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02861937

SponsorKrishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-09

Results submitted2017-05-17

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.