''Efficacy of Locally Delivered Hyaluronic Acid Gel as an Adjunctive to Non-Surgical Management o… (NCT05834517) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
''Efficacy of Locally Delivered Hyaluronic Acid Gel as an Adjunctive to Non-Surgical Management of Periodontitis
Egypt28 participantsStarted 2022-05-02
Plain-language summary
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is an addition to the local chemotherapeutic agents. Hyaluronic acid was discovered by Meyer and Palmer. HA is widely found in the extracellular matrix and it plays an essential role in controlling cell behavior including random motility, metabolic reactions, chemotaxis, proliferation and invasion. HA is released by many cells including fibroblasts (Dahiya et al., 2013).
Hyaluronic acid can be found in the skin, eyes and the periodontium. In addition, it appears in body fluids like serum, gingival crevicular fluid and saliva. Hyaluronic acid is created in the periodontium by HA synthase enzyme present in numerous cells like fibroblast and cementoblast (Fraser et al., 1997).
There is evidence that hyaluronic acid is bacteriostatic, fungostatic, anti-inflammatory, osteoconduvtive and pro-angiogenic. These dissimilar properties illustrate the ability of hyaluronic acid to be an ideal material for wound healing (Carlson et al., 2004).
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
.Patients have to be free from any systemic disease as proven by Burket's oral medicine health history questionnaire (Glik et al., 2008).
.Both genders aged 20-55.
. Periodontitis (Stage II or stage III) Patients; (3-6 mm CAL ,pocket depth ≤7 mm, mostly horizontal 15%-33% bone loss as assessed by preoperative radiographs with no tooth loss due to periodontitis) (Tonetti et al., 2017).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant lactating females
* Smoking
* Patients who can't be committed to oral hygiene instructions
* History of periodontal surgery or antimicrobial therapy for at least 4 months.
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.