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Oral Anticoagulant TherapyNCT04846114

Dental Implants in Patients Under Oral Anticoagulant Therapy

A study testing Dental implant surgery in people with Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, run by Jorge Ernesto Aguilar at 1 site in Argentina.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This study evaluated the outcomes in the post-operative recovery following dental implant surgery in patients who continued on oral anticoagulated therapy (OAT) with warfarin. The primary outcome of this study was to evaluate bleeding within the first 5 days post-surgery and presence of intraoral/extraoral hematomas… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Oral Anticoagulant Therapy
What is being tested?
Dental implant surgery
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
71 participants
Where
1 siteArgentina
Study dates
Mar 2016to Jun 2019
Phase
Interventional
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 21 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects:
  • Systemically healthy.
  • Healthy periodontal tissues or well-controlled periodontal health.
  • In need of a maximum of two dental implants per hemiarcade,
  • Showing ≥8mm bone height and ≥6 horizontal bone width.
  • Needing a maximum of two surgical procedures.
  • Who had written consent from the referring service to undergo the surgical procedure.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects:
  • Requiring implant placement immediately after extraction.
  • Systemic disease contraindicating implant surgery.
  • Mental disability preventing them from complying with the protocol.
  • Hematological, metabolic, autoimmune or bone diseases.
  • Hepatic alterations or receiving medication affecting liver function.
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  • Receiving corticoid therapy, chemotherapy, or anticoagulant therapy within 10 days prior to the surgery.
  • Taking antibiotics that interact with oral anticoagulants.
  • Requiring vertical or periosteal incisions.
  • Requiring bone regeneration strategy.
  • When treatment involved placing an implant in more than one hemiarcade, the corresponding surgeries were scheduled 30 days apart.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Argentina1 site
  • Masters in Dental Implantology (MIO) program at the University of Salvador (USAL)-Argentine Dental Association

    Buenos Aires, 1125

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of Local Hemostatic Management in Implant Surgery in Anticoagulated Patients on Warfarin: a Randomized Clinical Study

This study evaluated the outcomes in the post-operative recovery following dental implant surgery in patients who continued on oral anticoagulated therapy (OAT) with warfarin. The primary outcome of this study was to evaluate bleeding within the first 5 days post-surgery and presence of intraoral/extraoral hematomas in skin and mucosa oral.

Read the detailed description

The aim of this study was compare: 1) the frequency of immediate and short term postoperative bleeding using tranexamic acid (TXAg), bismuth subgallate (BSg) or dry gauze (DGg) as local hemostatic 2) explore the relation between bleeding and the occurrence of hematomas, with length of incision, duration of surgery, and alveolar ridge recontouring. 80 surgical procedures performed in a total of 71 patients (20 surgical procedures in 18 patients not on OAT and 60 surgical procedures performed in 53 patients on OAT) that were assigned to one of four groups, so that each group included 20 procedures. The control group (Cg) comprised 20 procedures performed in patients not on OAT. The 60 procedures to be performed in patients on OAT were randomly to one of the three following experimental groups: 1) TXAg group, OAT plus TXA as local hemostatic agent; 2) BSg group, OAT plus BS as local hemostatic agent; 3) DGg group, OAT plus compression with dry gauze as local hemostatic agent. Outcomes variables were:

Intraoperative variables: length of incision expressed (Li) alveolar ridge recontouring (Arr), total duration of surgery (Ds), surgical quadrant and implant location.

Postoperative variables: immediate postoperative bleeding (within the first 30 minutes after surgery), short-term bleeding: within the first 5 days post-surgery, determined according to the index described by Bacci, presence of intraoral/extraoral hematomas in skin or mucosa. Descriptive statistical, analysis of variance and regression logistic analysis was performed. Statistical significance was set at a value of p<0.05.

Being tested
Dental implant surgery
Keywords
Dental Implants, Anticoagulant Therapy, Warfarin, Tranexamic Acid, Bismuth subgallate

What participants receive

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

  • Dental implant surgeryProcedure or surgery

Study groups in NCT04846114
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control group (Cg)Active comparatorThe control group (Cg) comprised 20 procedures performed in patients not on OAT. Buccal and palatal-lingual flaps were repositioned and sutured with simple stitches using 5/0 monofilament nylon yarn, and a dry gauze was applied for 30 minutes.
Receives: Procedure: Dental implant surgery
Tranexamic acid group (TXAg)ExperimentalTXAg group comprised 20 procedures performed in patients OAT. Buccal and palatal-lingual flaps were repositioned and sutured as in the Cg plus compression on the wound for 30 minutes using a gauze soaked in the contents of a 500mg ampoule of TXA, after which a new gauze soaked in the contents of a 500mg ampoule of TXA was applied for two hours.
Receives: Procedure: Dental implant surgery
Bismuth subgallate group (BSg)ExperimentalBSg group comprised 20 procedures performed in patients OAT. At the moment of surgery, the contents of an anestube (1.8 ml) were mixed with a sufficient amount of BS powder to obtain a paste similar in consistency to tooth-paste (29). A thin layer of the paste was applied on the bone ridge, and buccal and palatal-lingual flaps were then repositioned and sutured as in the Cg. compression on the wound with a dry gauze for 30 minutes, after which a new dry gauze was placed for another two hours.
Receives: Procedure: Dental implant surgery
Dry gauze group (DGg)ExperimentalDGg group comprised 20 procedures performed in patients OAT. Buccal and palatal-lingual flaps were repositioned and sutured as in the Cg plus compression on the wound with a dry gauze for 30 minutes, after which a new dry gauze was placed for another two hours.
Receives: Procedure: Dental implant surgery

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of immediate postoperative bleeding events

    0: no bleeding; -1: mild bleeding defined as minor oozing from the wound incision controlled with compressive gauze only -2: moderate bleeding associated with the presence of large clots continuously disrupting the surgical area and requiring additional hemostatic measures; -3: severe bleeding requiring further medical control of coagulation

    Measured: Within the first 30 minutes after surgery

  2. Number of short-term bleeding events

    0: no bleeding; -1: mild bleeding defined as minor oozing from the wound incision controlled with compressive gauze only -2: moderate bleeding associated with the presence of large clots continuously disrupting the surgical area and requiring additional hemostatic measures; -3: severe bleeding requiring further medical control of coagulation

    Measured: Within the first 5 days post-surgery

  3. Number of presence of intraoral hematomas events

    changes in mucosa color and edema (recorded as a dichotomous variable- yes/no).

    Measured: On day 7 post-surgery

  4. Number of presence of extraoral hematomas events

    changes in skin color and edema (recorded as a dichotomous variable- yes/no).

    Measured: On day 7 post-surgery

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Apr 2021
  2. Study startMar 2016
  3. Primary completionDec 2018
  4. Study completionJun 2019

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
80 surgical procedures (pr) in 71 patients (18 not OAT/53 on OAT) were assigned to one of four groups: control group (Cg n=20 pr not OAT) and 3 experimental groups of patients on OAT with local hemostatic management were randomized: tranexamic acid group (TXAg n=20 pr), bismuth subgallate group (BSg n=20 pr) and dry gauze group (DGg n=20 pr).
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
71 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04846114
Sponsor's protocol ID
VRID 1500
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
11 Apr 2021
Last updated
12 Oct 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Keeling D, Baglin T, Tait C, Watson H, Perry D, Baglin C, Kitchen S, Makris M; British Committee for Standards in Haematology. Guidelines on oral anticoagulation with warfarin - fourth edition. Br J Haematol. 2011 Aug;154(3):311-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2011.08753.x. Epub 2011 Jun 14. No abstract available.

    PubMed 21671894
  • van Diermen DE, van der Waal I, Hoogvliets MW, Ong FN, Hoogstraten J. Survey response of oral and maxillofacial surgeons on invasive procedures in patients using antithrombotic medication. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 Apr;42(4):502-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2012.09.018. Epub 2012 Nov 2.

    PubMed 23123097
  • Caliskan M, Tukel HC, Benlidayi ME, Deniz A. Is it necessary to alter anticoagulation therapy for tooth extraction in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants? Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2017 Nov 1;22(6):e767-e773. doi: 10.4317/medoral.21942.

    PubMed 29053656
  • Madrid C, Sanz M. What influence do anticoagulants have on oral implant therapy? A systematic review. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2009 Sep;20 Suppl 4:96-106. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2009.01770.x.

    PubMed 19663955
  • Mehra P, Cottrell DA, Bestgen SC, Booth DF. Management of heparin therapy in the high-risk, chronically anticoagulated, oral surgery patient: a review and a proposed nomogram. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2000 Feb;58(2):198-202. doi: 10.1016/s0278-2391(00)90339-2.

    PubMed 10670599
  • George C, Barras M, Coombes J, Winckel K. Unfractionated heparin dosing in obese patients. Int J Clin Pharm. 2020 Apr;42(2):462-473. doi: 10.1007/s11096-020-01004-5. Epub 2020 Mar 5.

    PubMed 32140914
  • Daniels PR. Peri-procedural management of patients taking oral anticoagulants. BMJ. 2015 Jul 14;351:h2391. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h2391.

    PubMed 26174061
  • Halpern LR, Adams DR, Clarkson E. Treatment of the Dental Patient with Bleeding Dyscrasias: Etiologies and Management Options for Surgical Success in Practice. Dent Clin North Am. 2020 Apr;64(2):411-434. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2019.12.010. Epub 2020 Jan 31.

    PubMed 32111278
  • Dewan K, Bishop K, Muthukrishnan A. Management of patients on warfarin by general dental practitioners in South West Wales: continuing the audit cycle. Br Dent J. 2009 Feb 28;206(4):E8; discussion 214-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.112. Epub 2009 Feb 13.

    PubMed 19214196
  • Suresh V, Bishawi M, Manning MW, Patel C, Rogers J, Milano C, Schroder J, Daneshmand M, Powers D. Management of Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices Requiring Teeth Extraction: Is Halting Anticoagulation Appropriate? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Sep;76(9):1859-1863. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2017.10.022. Epub 2017 Oct 31.

    PubMed 29156176
  • Kammerer PW, Frerich B, Liese J, Schiegnitz E, Al-Nawas B. Oral surgery during therapy with anticoagulants-a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig. 2015 Mar;19(2):171-80. doi: 10.1007/s00784-014-1366-3. Epub 2014 Nov 22.

    PubMed 25413495
  • Lopez MA, Andreasi Bassi M, Confalone L, Gaudio RM, Lombardo L, Lauritano D. Clinical outcome of 215 transmucosal implants with a conical connection: a retrospective study after 5-year follow-up. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2016 Apr-Jun;30(2 Suppl 1):55-60.

    PubMed 27469549
  • Ascani A, Iorio A, Agnelli G. Withdrawal of warfarin after deep vein thrombosis: effects of a low fixed dose on rebound thrombin generation. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 1999 Jul;10(5):291-5.

    PubMed 10456621
  • Doonquah L, Mitchell AD. Oral surgery for patients on anticoagulant therapy: current thoughts on patient management. Dent Clin North Am. 2012 Jan;56(1):25-41, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2011.06.002.

    PubMed 22117941
  • Garcia DA, Regan S, Henault LE, Upadhyay A, Baker J, Othman M, Hylek EM. Risk of thromboembolism with short-term interruption of warfarin therapy. Arch Intern Med. 2008 Jan 14;168(1):63-9. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2007.23.

    PubMed 18195197

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Dental implant surgery in people with Oral Anticoagulant Therapy, run by Jorge Ernesto Aguilar at 1 site in Argentina.

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 7 inclusion and 11 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 12 Oct 2022. 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 Argentina. 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 immediate postoperative bleeding events (time frame: Within the first 30 minutes after surgery). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04846114, which also lists 48 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 12 Oct 2022.

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