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Dental TraumaNCT03611920

Effect of Topical Tetracycline and Dexamethasone on Periodontal and Pulpal Regeneration of Replanted Avulsed Teeth

An observational study of Dental Trauma and Avulsion, run by University of Bern at 1 site in Switzerland.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

To evaluate the effect of topical tetracycline and dexamethasone on periodontal and pulpal regeneration of avulsed permanent teeth after an observation period between 9-16 years. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Dental Trauma, Avulsion, Periodontal Regeneration
What is being tested?
Tetracycline and Dexamethasone
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
33 participants
Where
1 siteSwitzerland
Study dates
14 Aug 2000to 5 Oct 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 6 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with avulsed permanent teeth who were treated between 2000-2008 at the Department of Oral Surgery, zmk Bern

Who may be able to join

  • Avulsion of a permanent tooth
  • Written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Extended dry period of more than 60 minutes

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Switzerland1 site
  • zmk Bern

    Bern, 3010

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About this study

Official title: Effect of Topical Tetracycline and Dexamethasone on Periodontal and Pulpal Regeneration of Replanted Avulsed Permanent Teeth: A Long-term Follow-up After 9-16 Years

To evaluate the effect of topical tetracycline and dexamethasone on periodontal and pulpal regeneration of avulsed permanent teeth after an observation period between 9-16 years.

Read the detailed description

Two different medications were applied prior to replantation. A) Topical tetracycline, B) topical dexamethasone. Teeth were splinted using a non-rigid titanium trauma splint for 7-14 days. Endodontic treatment was performed within 1-7 days, except for teeth with an open apex and a short extraoral dry time. All patients received systemic tetracycline for 10 days after accident and were subsequently re-examined.

Follow-up examinations included periodontal examination, percussion, Periotest measurements, pulp sensitivity using CO2 snow, periapical radiograph and intraoral photographs. Additionally a OHIP-14 questionnaire was carried out to determine the oral health-related quality of life.

Being tested
Tetracycline, Dexamethasone
Medical subject headings
Fractures, Avulsion

What participants receive

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

  • TetracyclineProcedure or surgery

    Teeth were soaked in topical tetracycline 5% for 5 minutes before replantation

  • DexamethasoneProcedure or surgery

    Teeth were soaked in topical dexamethasone (60μ ml-1) for 20 minutes before replantation

Study groups in NCT03611920
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TetracyclineTeeth were soaked in topical tetracycline 5% for 5 minutes before replantation
Receives: Procedure: Tetracycline
DexamethasoneTeeth were soaked in dexamethasone (60μ ml-1) for 20 minutes before replantation
Receives: Procedure: Dexamethasone

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of teeth with periodontal regeneration

    Periodontal regeneration was assessed with periodontal examination, percussion, Periotest measurements and periapical radiograph.

    Measured: After a mean observation period of 12.9±2.4 years (one visit only)

  2. Number of teeth with pulpal regeneration

    Pulpal regeneration was assessed with periodontal examination, percussion, Periotest measurements, pulp sensitivity using CO2 snow and periapical radiograph.

    Measured: After a mean observation period of 12.9±2.4 years (one visit only)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Number of teeth that survived

    Assessed by visual inspection

    Measured: After a mean observation period of 12.9±2.4 years (one visit only)

  2. Number of teeth with open versus closed apex at accident

    Assessed by x-ray

    Measured: At baseline

  3. Patients satisfaction

    Measured by OHIP-14 score

    Measured: After a mean observation period of 12.9±2.4 years (one visit only)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Aug 2018
  2. Study start14 Aug 2000
  3. Primary completion5 Oct 2017
  4. Study completion5 Oct 2017

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
33 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03611920
Sponsor's protocol ID
KEK: 2016-00383
Status last verified
Aug 2018
First submitted
27 Jul 2018
Last updated
21 Aug 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Dental Trauma and Avulsion, run by University of Bern at 1 site in Switzerland.

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 2 inclusion and 1 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 21 Aug 2018. 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 Switzerland. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Number of teeth with periodontal regeneration (time frame: After a mean observation period of 12.9±2.4 years (one visit only)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 21 Aug 2018.

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