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Chronic PeriodontitisPhase 4NCT05759416

Evaluation Efficacy of Melatonin Gel as Adjunctive Therapy in Chronic Periodontitis

A Phase 4 study testing Melatonin2%gel in people with Chronic Periodontitis, run by Al-Azhar University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 was conducted to assess the benefit of locally delivered melatonin gel as adjunctive to scaling and root planning (SRP) in the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 39 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Periodontitis
What is being tested?
Melatonin2%gel
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 Apr 2020to 1 Mar 2021
Phase
Phase 4
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 19 to 39 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • clinical diagnosed with chronic periodontitis , must be able to maintan good oral hygiene

Who cannot join

  • Diabetic mellitus immunsuppressive medication

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Alazhar university ,faculty of Dental Medicine

    Asyut, 0000

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topically Applied Melatonin Gel as Adjunctive Therapy in Chronic Periodontitis; Randomized Control Trial

This study was conducted to assess the benefit of locally delivered melatonin gel as adjunctive to scaling and root planning (SRP) in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.

Read the detailed description

Forty chronic periodontitis selected patients ,divided into two groups. Group I: included 20 chronic periodontitis patients, treated by conventional periodontal therapy SRP combined with intra- pocket application of Melatonin gel once weekly for 1 month begin application at the second week after initial therapy. Group II: included 20 chronic periodontitis patients, treated by SRP combined with the injection of placebo, weekly for one month. The periodontal parameters were recorded at baseline, 1week, 1and 3 months.Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were collected and a quantitative measurement of receptor activator nuclear K ligand (RANKL) was carried out by using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) at baseline, 1week, 1 and 3 months.

Being tested
Melatonin2%gel, PLACEBO
Keywords
Chronic periodontitis, Melatonin, RANKL (Receptor activator nuclear K ligand), ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), Gingival crevicular fluid
Medical subject headings
Chronic Periodontitis, Osteopetrosis, mild autosomal recessive form

What participants receive

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

  • Melatonin2%gelDrug

    Also called intra- pocket Melatonin gel

    Intra-pocket application of 2% Melatonin gel

  • PLACEBODrug

    placebo intra-pocket application

Study groups in NCT05759416
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Gp I(Melatonin gp)Active comparatorGroup I: included 20 chronic periodontitis patients, treated by conventional periodontal therapy SRP combined with intra- pocket application of Melatonin gel once weekly for 1 month begin application at the second week after initial therapy.
Receives: Drug: Melatonin2%gel
Gp II(placebo gp)Placebo comparatorGroup II: included 20 chronic periodontitis patients, treated by SRP combined with the injection of placebo, weekly for one month
Receives: Drug: PLACEBO

What is being measured

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

  1. Efficacy of Melatonin gel by determine the change on measurements of clinical parameter in chronic periodontitis.

    positive change in clinical parameter by millimeter

    Measured: 2 weeks

  2. EFFICACY of Melatonin Gel by positive change measurements of clinical parameter "pocket depth ,attachment loss"

    positive change in clinical parameter by millimeter

    Measured: 1: 3 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. EFFICACY of Melatonin Gel by positive change on concentration level of Receptor activator nuclear K ligand ( RANKL) in Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)

    microbiology analysis by Receptor activator nuclear K ligand(ELISA ) by picogram

    Measured: 3 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 Mar 2023
  2. Study start1 Apr 2020
  3. Primary completion1 Dec 2020
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2021

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 4
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Forty chronic periodontitis selected patients ,divided into two groups. Group I: included 20 chronic periodontitis patients, treated by conventional periodontal therapy SRP combined with intra- pocket application of Melatonin gel once weekly for 1 month begin application at the second week after initial therapy. Group II: included 20 chronic periodontitis patients, treated by SRP combined with the injection of placebo, weekly for one month.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05759416
Sponsor's protocol ID
AADJ-2111-1091
Other IDs
Aadj@azhar.edu.eg
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
13 Jan 2023
Last updated
10 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: yes ,no problem to share study result

Publications

  • kotb, shaymaa Hussein Rafat

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Melatonin2%gel in people with Chronic Periodontitis, run by Al-Azhar University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 1 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 10 Mar 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 Egypt. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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

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?

Efficacy of Melatonin gel by determine the change on measurements of clinical parameter in chronic periodontitis. (time frame: 2 weeks). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05759416, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 10 Mar 2023.

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