Treatment of Periodontitis With Er:YAG Laser (NCT03628872) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Treatment of Periodontitis With Er:YAG Laser
United States29 participantsStarted 2018-03-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research project is to gain information on the best and most comfortable way to treat the periodontal disease. The main objective is to compare the efficacy of conventional scaling and root planning compared to laser scaling for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. Both therapies have shown to be effective and are regularly used in the dental clinic.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed and dated Informed Consent
* Good general health
* Participants \> 18 years of age
* Participants with \> 20 teeth with 5 teeth, including at least 1 molar, in each quadrant of the mouth
* Participants with \> 30% of the present teeth with Probing depths of \> 4mm and Bleeding on Probing
* Non-smoker and former smokers (stopped smoking \> 1 year)
* Participants that have not received any periodontal treatment in the past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with uncontrolled systemic diseases that could affect the treatment outcome such as Diabetes with HbA1c \> 7.0 percent, rheumatoid arthritis, immunosuppression, HIV with detectable viral loads
* Participants requiring antibiotic prophylaxis for any cardiovascular conditions or after any transplant and/or replacement procedures
* Pregnant women
* Patients treated with systemic antibiotic therapy of periodontal/mechanical/local delivery therapy within 6 weeks prior to study entry and throughout the study duration
* Patients being chronically (two weeks or more) treated with any NSAIDs, steroids or any medications known to affect soft tissue condition (excluding treatment with Acetylsalicylic acid \< 100 mg/day)
* Presence of orthodontic appliances, or any removable appliances that impinges on the tissues being assessed.
* Presence of soft or hard tissue tumors of the oral cavity
* The presence of any medical or psychiatric condition or any other condition that, in the opinion of the Inv…
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.