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PeriodontitisNCT05448976

Potential Effect for the Smoking on Periodontitis From the Perspective of Arginine Metabolites

A study testing Saliva and serum sampling in people with Periodontitis and Smoking, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Arginine metabolites are amino acids that are associated with vascular tone regulation and the level of inflammation, with critical roles in the synthesis of NO. Our aim was to determine the ADMA, SDMA, L-NMMA, L-arginine, L-homoarginine and IL-6 levels in saliva and serum samples from periodontitis patients and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Periodontitis, Smoking, Inflammatory Response
What is being tested?
Saliva and serum sampling
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
12 Aug 2021to 16 May 2022
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 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • systemically healthy
  • clinical diagnosis of periodontitis
  • clinical diagnosis of periodontal health
  • For smoking group the so kerr were denied as smoking at least 10 cigarettes per day and the duration should more than 10 years.

Who cannot join

  • history of regular use of systemic antibiotics anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant drugs (previous 3 months)
  • nonsurgical periodontal treatment (previous 6 months)
  • surgical periodontal treatment (previous 12 months)
  • presence of<10 teeth
  • current medications affecting gingival health (calcium channel blockers, phenytoin, cyclosporine, and hormone replacement therapy)
  • diabetes
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  • diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
  • pregnancy
  • lactating
  • excessive alcohol consumption.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Istanbul Medipol University, School of Dentistry

    Istanbul, Fatih, 34083

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Potential Effect for the Smoking on Periodontitis From the Perspective of Arginine Metabolites Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) and Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA)

Arginine metabolites are amino acids that are associated with vascular tone regulation and the level of inflammation, with critical roles in the synthesis of NO. Our aim was to determine the ADMA, SDMA, L-NMMA, L-arginine, L-homoarginine and IL-6 levels in saliva and serum samples from periodontitis patients and periodontally healthy individuals and to assess the levels of these compounds according to smoking status and compare these levels to those of healthy individuals.

Read the detailed description

The study consisted of four groups: healthy individuals (control (C); n=20), smokers with healthy periodontium (S-C; n=20), nonsmokers with Stage III Grade B generalized periodontitis (P; n=20) and smokers with Stage III Grade C generalized periodontitis (S-P; n=18). Clinical periodontal parameters were measured. The determination of methylated arginine metabolites was carried out by LC-MS/MS.

Being tested
Saliva and serum sampling
Keywords
Periodontitis, Arginine metabolites, Smoking
Medical subject headings
Periodontitis, Smoking

What participants receive

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

  • Saliva and serum samplingOther

    Saliva were collected to analyze the selected markers as unstimulated samples during the early hours of the day. The saliva was centrifuged and then transferred into Eppendorf tubes. Venous puncture was performed after saliva collection and 10 mL of blood samples were collected by qualified staff (MFD) from each participant. Saliva and serum were then stored at -80 °C until analysis.

Study groups in NCT05448976
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Saliva and serum collection of patients and samples molecules analysisActive comparatoraliva and serum sampling Saliva were collected to analyze the selected markers as unstimulated samples during the early hours of the day. The saliva was centrifuged and then transferred into Eppendorf tubes. Venous puncture was performed after saliva collection and 10 mL of blood samples were collected by qualified staff (MY,EY) from each participant. Saliva and serum were then stored at -80 °C until analysis.
Receives: Other: Saliva and serum sampling
Salivary and serum arginine metabolites ADMA and SDMA observationExperimentalIL-6 levels in collected samples were determined by ELISA kits and analyzed according to manufacturers' instructions, with colorimetric assessment performed using a microplate reader at 450 nm with the assay detection range between 7.8 and 500 pg/mL. Concentrations were determined based on the respective assay standard curve. All samples were analyzed in duplicate, and the average was used in subsequent calculations. Determination of methylated arginine metabolites: The ADMA, SDMA, homoArg, arginine and L-NMMA levels in saliva and serum were assessed by a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC MS/MS)* method, which was a modification of the method of Di Gangi et al.
Receives: Other: Saliva and serum sampling

What is being measured

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

  1. Pocket probing depth

    Measurement of the depth of a sulcus or periodontal pocket determined by measuring distance from a gingival margin to the base of the sulcus or pocket with a calibrated periodontal probe

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Clinical attachment level

    Clinical attachment level (or loss, CAL) is a more accurate indicator of the periodontal support around a tooth than probing depth alone. CAL is measured from a fixed point on the tooth that does not change, the CEJ.

    To calculate CAL, two measurements are needed: distance from the gingival margin to the CEJ and probing depth.

    In recession: probing depth (+) gingival margin to the CEJ (add). In tissue overgrowth: probing depth (-) gingival margin to the CEJ (subtract)

    Measured: 9 months

  3. Bleeding on probing

    referring to bleeding that is induced by gentle manipulation of the tissue at the depth of the gingival sulcus, or interface between the gingiva and a tooth

    Measured: 9 months

Secondary outcomes (2)

  1. Saliva and serum samples processing

    Phenomenex (Torrance, CA, USA) 75 x 4.6 mm x 4 µm polar-RP column, Dionex HPLC and Access MAX LC-MSMS (Thermo Scientific, USA) device were used; in the gradient phase mobile phase A (40 mM ammoniumformate, 3% formic acid) and mobile phase B (acetonitrile) were utilized. A flow chart with increasing in steps of 2-8 minutes for 10% B phase, 30% B phase for 8-11 minutes, and finally 10% B phase for 11-20 minutes was applied at a flow rate of 0.3 ml/min. MRM and CE values were as follows: Arginine 231.3-70.1 CE: 15 V; Homoarginine 245.2-84.2 CE: 24 V; L-NMMA 245.3-70.2 CE:15V; ADMA 259.3-214.0; CE:25V; SDMA 259.3-228.0 CE:15V; ADMA-D7 266.610-221.000 CE:15V; capillary temperature 210 °C; Vaporizer temperature 350 °C; Sheath gas pressure: 30 Arb.; Aux Gas pressure:10 Arb.; Ion Sweep Gas Pressure: 0; Spray Voltage: 3000 V; Polarity: (+).

    Measured: 2 months

  2. serum and saliva analyses for arginine metabolites

    The ADMA, SDMA, homoArg, arginine and L-NMMA levels in saliva and serum were assessed by a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC MS/MS)* method, which was a modification of the method of Di Gangi et al.

    Measured: 2 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted8 Jul 2022
  2. Study start12 Aug 2021
  3. Primary completion6 Apr 2022
  4. Study completion16 May 2022

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Saliva and serum of periodontitis and smoking patients collected for analyzing arginine metabolites.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
80 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05448976
Sponsor's protocol ID
781
Status last verified
Jul 2022
First submitted
29 Jun 2022
Last updated
24 Oct 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Di Gangi IM, Chiandetti L, Gucciardi A, Moret V, Naturale M, Giordano G. Simultaneous quantitative determination of N(G),N(G)-dimethyl-L-arginine or asymmetric dimethylarginine and related pathway's metabolites in biological fluids by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry. Anal Chim Acta. 2010 Sep 16;677(2):140-8. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2010.08.011. Epub 2010 Aug 17.

    PubMed 20837180

  • Tonetti MS, Greenwell H, Kornman KS. Staging and grading of periodontitis: Framework and proposal of a new classification and case definition. J Periodontol. 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S159-S172. doi: 10.1002/JPER.18-0006.

    PubMed 29926952

  • Balci N, Kurgan S, Cekici A, Cakir T, Serdar MA. Free amino acid composition of saliva in patients with healthy periodontium and periodontitis. Clin Oral Investig. 2021 Jun;25(6):4175-4183. doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-03977-7. Epub 2021 May 11.

    PubMed 33977387

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Saliva and serum sampling in people with Periodontitis and Smoking, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 4 inclusion and 10 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 24 Oct 2023. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Pocket probing depth (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 3 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 NCT05448976, which also lists 3 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 24 Oct 2023.

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