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Aggressive PeriodontitisPhase 2/3NCT02969928

Two Different Antibiotic Agents to Treat Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis

A Phase 2/3 study testing Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement, Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin in people with Aggressive Periodontitis, run by Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho at 1 site in Brazil.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to assess the clinical outcomes of full-mouth ultrasonic debridement combined with clarithromycin or amoxicillin + metronidazole association for the treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Aggressive Periodontitis
What is being tested?
Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement, Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
Mar 2015to Dec 2016
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • diagnosis of GAgP (AAP, 1999);
  • presence of ≥20 teeth;
  • presence of ≥ 6 sites presenting PD ≥ 5mm with bleeding on probing (BOP) and ≥2 sites with PD ≥7mm (including incisors and first molars, in addition to other two non-contiguous teeth);
  • good general health;
  • ≤ 35 years old; and
  • agree to participate in the study and sign a written informed consent. All subjects will be individually informed about the objectives, probable risks and benefits of the protocol treatment (according to Resolution nº196 of October 1996 and to the Professional Code of Dental Ethics - 179/93).

Who cannot join

  • pregnancy or lactating;
  • suffer from any systemic disease (e.g. cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, blood dyscrasias, immunodeficiency, etc) which could alter the course of periodontal disease;
  • took antimicrobials in the previous 6 months;
  • taking long-term anti-inflammatory drugs;
  • previous periodontal treatment within the last 12 months;
  • smokers.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • College of Dentistry - São José dos Campos, Sao Paulo State University

    São José dos Campos, São Paulo, 12245-310

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About this study

Official title: Full-mouth Periodontal Debridement Associated With Two Different Antibiotic Agents to Treat Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to assess the clinical outcomes of full-mouth ultrasonic debridement combined with clarithromycin or amoxicillin + metronidazole association for the treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP).

Read the detailed description

The study methodology is according to CONSORT-STATEMENT 2010 for randomized controlled clinical trials.

Study Design

The study is designed as a prospective, interventional, parallel, triple blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of full-mouth ultrasonic debridement combined with clarithromycin or amoxicillin + metronidazole association for the treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP). The study was approved by Institute of Science and Technology's (ICT - State University of São Paulo) Ethics Committee (protocol 1.079.307).

Source of data

The population of this study will be recruited among patients referred to the Science and Technology Institute - ICT- São José dos Campos, College of Dentistry. Patients will fill a healthy history questionnaire to ensure that they are medically qualified for participate in this study. Based on the power calculation for this study, 44 subjects divided into two groups will be needed to achieve 80% power to detect a 0.8 mm difference in the clinical attachment level (CAL) of patients.

Clinical Parameters

All clinical parameters will be assessed by a single blinded, trained and calibrated examiner (CFA) before periodontal therapy (baseline) and at 3 and 6 months after using a manual probe. Measurements will be done at six sites per tooth (mesiobuccal, buccal, disto-buccal, distolingual, lingual, and mesiolingual) in all teeth, except third molars.

The following clinical parameters will be evaluated: 1) Full-mouth plaque index (FMPI); 2) Bleeding on probing (BoP); 3) Probing depth (PD): distance from the bottom of sulcus/pocket to gingival margin; 4) Gingival recession (GM): distance from the free gingival margin to cement-enamel junction (CEJ); 5) Clinical attachment level (CAL): distance from bottom of sulcus/pocket to the CEJ. The CEJ will be identified by careful probe on cervical area.

Calibration and Randomization

Initially, a total of ten patients presenting with GAgP will be selected. The designated examiner (CFA) will measure CAL and PD in all patients twice within 24 hours, with an interval of ≥ 1 hour between examinations. Then, the measures will be submitted to intraclass correlation test and the examiner will be judged calibrated if reaches 90% agreement.

Patients will be allocated into two groups according to a computer-generated list. The allocation will be implemented by an investigator (NCCS) who was not directly involved in the examination or treatment procedures. All medication will be prepared and encased in identical opaque coded bottles by a manipulation pharmacy on São José dos Campos/São Paulo.

Treatment Protocols

All patients will be treated with periodontal therapy through of the one-stage, full mouth, ultrasonic debridement (FMUD). In a single session, patients will receive local anesthesia and periodontal debridement with ultrasound equipment (Cavitron - Dentsply EUA) and subgingival tips (UI25KSF10S, Hu-Friedy). All diseased sites will be instrumented in this one session. The debridement session will be performed by a single experienced and trained periodontist (MPS), different from the examiner. Immediately before the mechanical therapy, patients will be allocated in one of the two treatment protocols:

  1. Clarithromycin (CLM) group (n = 22): FMUD + CLM 500 mg bid, for 7 days and
  2. Amoxicillin (AMX) + metronidazole (MET) group (n = 22): FMUD + (AMX 500 mg tid + MET 400 mg tid, both for 7 days.

All patients will start taking the pills immediately before of the FMUD session.

Compliance and Adverse Effects

After 7 days of periodontal treatment, patients will be asked to return any medication not taken and/or the empty bottles. The number of pills not taken by the subject will be documented. Moreover, patients will be instructed to return a self-report form filled about any possible adverse effects in order to help evaluate their adherence to the systemic antimicrobial regimen.

Statistical analysis

Mean and standard deviation will be calculated for each parameter. The normal distribution of the data will be analyzed by Shapiro-Wilk test. Data from clinical measurements will be subjected to analysis of variance (repeated measures) for inter and intra-group comparison.

Being tested
Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement, Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole
Keywords
Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement, Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole
Medical subject headings
Aggressive Periodontitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Full-mouth ultrasonic debridementProcedure or surgery

    Also called Periodontal debridement

    Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement will be performed in order to treat diseased sites

  • ClarithromycinDrug

    Also called Biaxin

    Administration of Clarithromycin 500mg bid for 7 days

  • AmoxicillinDrug

    Also called Amoxil

    Administration of Amoxicillin 500mg tid for 7 days.

  • MetronidazoleDrug

    Also called Flagyl

    Administration of Metronidazole 400mg tid for 7 days.

Study groups in NCT02969928
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Amoxicillin and MetronidazoleActive comparatorIn this group (n = 23), patients will take Amoxicillin 500 mg tid for 7 days and Metronidazole 400 mg tid for 7 days and full-mouth ultrasonic debridement will be performed to treat diseased sites.
Receives: Procedure: Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement; Drug: Amoxicillin; Drug: Metronidazole
ClarithromycinExperimentalIn this group (n = 23), patients will take Clarithromycin 500 mg bid for 7 days and full-mouth ultrasonic debridement will be performed to treat diseased sites.
Receives: Procedure: Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement; Drug: Clarithromycin

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL)

    Evaluate the difference between baseline and 6 months CAL measures.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Change in Probing Depth (PB)

    Evaluate the difference between baseline and 6 months PB measures.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 and 6 months

  2. Change in Bleeding on Probe (BoP)

    Evaluate the difference between baseline and 6 months BoP measures.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 and 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Nov 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2015
  3. Primary completionDec 2016
  4. Study completionDec 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
46 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02969928
Sponsor's protocol ID
AmxMetClmCFA
Status last verified
Dec 2021
First submitted
7 Nov 2016
Last updated
28 Dec 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Pradeep AR, Kathariya R. Clarithromycin, as an adjunct to non surgical periodontal therapy for chronic periodontitis: a double blinded, placebo controlled, randomized clinical trial. Arch Oral Biol. 2011 Oct;56(10):1112-9. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2011.03.021. Epub 2011 May 6.

    PubMed 21529775
  • Mestnik MJ, Feres M, Figueiredo LC, Duarte PM, Lira EA, Faveri M. Short-term benefits of the adjunctive use of metronidazole plus amoxicillin in the microbial profile and in the clinical parameters of subjects with generalized aggressive periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol. 2010 Apr;37(4):353-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2010.01538.x.

    PubMed 20447259
  • Khattri S, Kumbargere Nagraj S, Arora A, Eachempati P, Kusum CK, Bhat KG, Johnson TM, Lodi G. Adjunctive systemic antimicrobials for the non-surgical treatment of periodontitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Nov 16;11(11):CD012568. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012568.pub2.

    PubMed 33197289
  • Araujo CF, Andere NMRB, Castro Dos Santos NC, Mathias-Santamaria IF, Reis AA, de Oliveira LD, Jardini MAN, Casarin RCV, Santamaria MP. Two different antibiotic protocols as adjuncts to one-stage full-mouth ultrasonic debridement to treat generalized aggressive periodontitis: A pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. J Periodontol. 2019 Dec;90(12):1431-1440. doi: 10.1002/JPER.18-0399. Epub 2019 Jul 16.

    PubMed 31257591

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement, Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin in people with Aggressive Periodontitis, run by Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho at 1 site in Brazil.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Dec 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 7 Sep 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) (time frame: Baseline, 3 and 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02969928, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Dec 2021.

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