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Peri-implant MucositisNCT05810558

Impact of Glycine Therapy on Peri-implant Mucositis

A study testing glycine powder air-powered debridement and Ultrasonic instrumentation in people with Peri-implant Mucositis, run by Ohio State University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine the impact of glycine powder air-abrasive debridement (GPAD) on the microbiology of the tissues surrounding dental implants with health and inflammation (peri-implant mucositis). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Peri-implant Mucositis
What is being tested?
glycine powder air-powered debridement and Ultrasonic instrumentation
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
16 Jun 2016to 30 Dec 2020
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age > 18 years
  • Must have >1 tooth-borne, non-splinted single dental implant
  • Signs of healthy dental implants (pocket probing depth <4mm and a lack of bleeding upon probing at peri-implant site) OR
  • Signs of peri-implant mucositis (> 4mm probing pocket depths at the dental implant site, bleeding upon probing at >1 peri-implant site, pre-brushing plaque score of > 1.9 (modified Plaque Index (mPI)), and radiographic evidence of bone loss less than 2mm).

Who cannot join

  • Uncontrolled medical condition (i.e. Diabetes, History of smoking <5 years)
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Untreated periodontal conditions
  • Use of antibiotics in the past 3 months
  • Subjects treated with medication for >2 weeks with known effects to the oral tissues (i.e. coumadin, phenytoin, nifedipine, cyclosporine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
  • Signs of peri-implantitis (pocket probing depth of 4-6mm with bleeding upon probing at >1 peri-implant site AND radiographic bone loss)
  • Dental implant mobility

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • College of Dentistry

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210

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About this study

Official title: Impact of Glycine-augmented Prophylaxis on Resolution of Peri-implant Mucositis

The purpose of this research study is to determine the impact of glycine powder air-abrasive debridement (GPAD) on the microbiology of the tissues surrounding dental implants with health and inflammation (peri-implant mucositis).

Read the detailed description

Peri-implant mucositis, or the infection of the gingival tissues surrounding a dental implant, and peri-implantitis, or the infection of the gingival tissue surrounding a dental implant with bone loss, can lead to the failure and eventual loss of dental implants. The prevalence of peri-implant mucositis ranges from 30.7-43% and the prevalence of peri-implantitis ranges from 9.6-22% with non-smokers. Traditional treatment of this disease has been through biofilm removal using ultrasonic instrumentation. Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that possesses an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulary, and a cytoprotective effect. The goal of this investigation is to examine the impact of glycine-augmented biofilm removal on resolution of peri-implant mucositis

Being tested
glycine powder air-powered debridement, Ultrasonic instrumentation

What participants receive

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

  • glycine powder air-powered debridementProcedure or surgery

    The intervention treatment consist sof glycine powder air-abrasive debridement (GPAD) using a handheld air polishing device, disposable subgingival nozzle, and glycine powder The nozzle is inserted to the depth of the pocket and all surfaces of the implant (mesial, buccal, distal, lingual) debrided for 5 seconds.

  • Ultrasonic instrumentationProcedure or surgery

    The control treatment consists of supragingival and root debridement using an ultrasonic scaler on low-medium power and coronal polishing with fine grit paste

Study groups in NCT05810558
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Arm 1 UltrasonicPlacebo comparatorSubjects will receive cleaning of the peri-implant sulcus using ultrasonic instrumentation
Receives: Procedure: Ultrasonic instrumentation
Arm 2 GlycineExperimentalSubjects will receive cleaning of the peri-implant sulcus using glycine powder air-powered debridement
Receives: Procedure: glycine powder air-powered debridement

What is being measured

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

  1. gingival inflammation

    presence of redness, bleeding on gentle probing from the peri-implant sulcus

    Measured: 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 posted12 Apr 2023
  2. Study start16 Jun 2016
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2017
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2020

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
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05810558
Sponsor's protocol ID
2016H0397
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
31 Mar 2023
Last updated
12 Apr 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Partido B, Saraswat S, Kumar PS. Impact of Glycine Powder Air-Abrasive Debridement on Peri-Implant Mucositis: A Randomized Control Trial of Clinical, Microbial, and Immunological Changes. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2025 Jan;36(1):82-91. doi: 10.1111/clr.14361. Epub 2024 Sep 28.

    PubMed 39340233

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing glycine powder air-powered debridement and Ultrasonic instrumentation in people with Peri-implant Mucositis, run by Ohio State University at 1 site in United States.

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 7 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 Apr 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 United States. 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.

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?

gingival inflammation (time frame: 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 NCT05810558, 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 12 Apr 2023.

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