CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Pain Perception and Anxiety During Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2024-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the effect of menstrual cycle phases on pain perception and dental anxiety during non-surgical periodontal therapy in premenopausal women with Stage II and III periodontitis. Pain and anxiety levels were assessed using VAS and DAS scales in perimenstrual and postmenstrual phases. Periodontal treatment outcomes were also recorded before and after therapy.

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with Stage II and III periodontitis, systemically healthy, and not using medications affecting pain perception or hormonal status. Participants with regular menstrual cycles were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases, pregnancy or lactation, use of analgesic, anti-inflammatory or hormonal medications, smokers (if excluded), and those with irregular menstrual cycles were excluded.

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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What they're measuring

Pain perception

Timeframe: Immediately after completion of each treatment session (session duration was not fixed and varied according to the extent of treatment required)

Dental Anxiety

Timeframe: Immediately after completion of each treatment session (session duration was not fixed and varied according to the extent of treatment required)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07719686

SponsorKaradeniz Technical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Pain perception

Timeframe: Immediately after completion of each treatment session (session duration was not fixed and varied according to the extent of treatment required)

Dental Anxiety

Timeframe: Immediately after completion of each treatment session (session duration was not fixed and varied according to the extent of treatment required)