Periodontal DiseaseNCT06890689
Effectiveness of Scaling and Root Planing in Deeper Pockets
An observational study of Periodontal Disease and Periodontitis, run by Texas A&M University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of scaling and root planing over a two year time period. The study will focus specifically on the effectiveness of SRP in pockets with an initial pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis
- What is being tested?
- Scaling and root planing
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 110 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 1 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients treated by dental students at TAMU Collage of Dentistry Predoctoral Clinic
Who may be able to join
- All patients treated by dental students who have the required data
- 14 or more permanent teeth
- Have at least 2 molars (excluding third molars)
Who cannot join
- All third molars and second molars next to a partially impacted third molar
- Smokers
- Diabetes
- Immunocompromised patients (HIV/AIDS; chemotherapy; systemic steroid therapy, etc.)
- Pregnancy during treatment or during the follow-up periods
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia
- Diagnosis of oral mucous membrane disease (BMMP, Lupus, erosive lichen planus, etc.)
- Patients that have received periodontal surgery following SRP
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Texas A&M University Collage of Dentistry,
Dallas, Texas, 75246
About this study
This study will retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of scaling and root planing over a two year time period. The study will focus specifically on the effectiveness of SRP in pockets with an initial pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm. The study will also examine the response to SRP of all initial pocket depths, i.e., those PPD that fall below or above those in the indicated range, to verify the findings of previous studies.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis
- Being tested
- Scaling and root planing
- Medical subject headings
- Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Scaling and root planingProcedure or surgery
Retrospective study to evaluate the outcome of scaling and root planing
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients received SRP at predoctoral clinic | Not described Receives: Procedure: Scaling and root planing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Effectiveness of SRP (scaling and root planing) in pockets with an initial (baseline) pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm
Measured: From January 2020 to January 2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Mar 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Periodontal DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Texas A&M University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06890689
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Effectiveness of SRP
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Scaling and Root Planing in Deeper Pockets
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06890689
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Effectiveness of SRP
- Conditions
- Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Texas A&M UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of scaling and root planing over a two year time period. The study will focus specifically on the effectiveness of SRP in pockets with an initial pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm. The study will also examine the response to SRP of all initial pocket depths, i.e., those PPD that fall below or above those in the indicated range, to verify the findings of previous studies.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients received SRP at predoctoral clinic | – | Procedure: Scaling and root planing |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients treated by dental students at TAMU Collage of Dentistry Predoctoral Clinic
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- All patients treated by dental students who have the required data
- 14 or more permanent teeth
- Have at least 2 molars (excluding third molars)
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- All third molars and second molars next to a partially impacted third molar
- Smokers
- Diabetes
- Immunocompromised patients (HIV/AIDS; chemotherapy; systemic steroid therapy, etc.)
- Pregnancy during treatment or during the follow-up periods
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Scaling and root planingRetrospective study to evaluate the outcome of scaling and root planing | Procedure or surgery | Patients received SRP at predoctoral clinic |
Primary outcome
Effectiveness of SRP (scaling and root planing) in pockets with an initial (baseline) pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm
Time frame: From January 2020 to January 2025
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Periodontal Disease and Periodontitis, run by Texas A&M 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 3 inclusion and 8 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2025. 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. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Effectiveness of SRP (scaling and root planing) in pockets with an initial (baseline) pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm (time frame: From January 2020 to January 2025). 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 9 Dec 2025.