Evaluation of the Changes in Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels With Salvadora Persica (Miswak) in… (NCT07599397) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Changes in Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels With Salvadora Persica (Miswak) in Periodontal Fibroblasts and Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients With Periodontitis
Egypt24 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The study is conducted to evaluate the invitro effect of Salvadora persica (miswak) extract on periodontal fibroblasts production of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and correlating the results to clinical outcomes and biomarkers by assessing the MMP-9 and PGE2 levels in gingival crevicular fluid by a randomized controlled clinical trial comparing the use of toothbrush as the control group with miswak chewing stick as a substitute to personal mechanical plaque control in patients with stage II or III grade B periodontitis.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Stage II or III, grade B periodontitis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have poor manual dexterity
* Systemic condition that may affect healing
* Administration of certain medications that may modify the outcomes
* Smoking patients
* Pregnant females
* Periapical involvement in teeth
* Habitual or experienced users of miswak chewing sticks
* History of topical or systemic chemical plaque control during the past 6 months
* History of periodontal surgery during the past 6 months
* Local risk factor that interfere with accessibility for regular personal plaque control aids
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.
What they're measuring
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Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) level in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)