Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Bone Substitute for Treating Periodontal Intrabony Defects (NCT04643288) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Bone Substitute for Treating Periodontal Intrabony Defects
Egypt20 participantsStarted 2018-09-01
Plain-language summary
The present clinical trial included 20 patients (11 females and 9 males, aged 36 to 56 years) suffering from moderate or advanced chronic periodontitis. Subjects were recruited from the outpatient clinic, Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. This clinical trial was meant to assess clinically and radiographically the possible predictable results regarding the use of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite bone graft substitute together with open flap debridement versus open flap debridement alone in the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 56 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* systemically healthy patients
* diagnosed with moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis
* periodontal defects with at least one site with probing pocket depth (PPD) ≥ 5mm, clinical attachment loss (CAL) ≥ 4mm and two or three-walled intra-bony defects ≥ 3mm
* evidence of intrabony defects using periapical radiographs
Exclusion Criteria:
* teeth with suprabony defects or 1-wall intrabony defects
* pregnant or lactating women
* patients taking any medication 3 months prior to the study
* patients receiving any periodontal treatment 6 months prior to study initiation
* former or current smokers.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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