PeriodontitisNCT07327658
Changes in Periodontal Pocket Depth After Periodontal Treatment
A study testing Periodontal Treatment in people with Periodontitis, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is a prospective, observational clinical research conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University. The study aims to evaluate periodontal records routinely obtained before treatment and throughout the treatment process from individuals who visited the clinic… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Periodontitis
- What is being tested?
- Periodontal Treatment
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Dec 2025to 26 Sep 2026
- 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Not being pregnant or breastfeeding
- Smoking less than 10 cigarettes a day
- Having a clinical record of periodontitis (stages 3 and 4 according to the 2017 classification)
Who cannot join
- Individuals with uncontrolled systemic disease
- Patients diagnosed with diabetes
- Individuals under 18 years of age
- Individuals who smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day
- Patients who do not attend regular follow-up appointments and do not have sufficient clinical records
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Konya, Turkey
Konya, Konya
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Changes in Periodontal Pocket Depth Following Periodontal Treatment in Patients With Periodontitis
This study is a prospective, observational clinical research conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University. The study aims to evaluate periodontal records routinely obtained before treatment and throughout the treatment process from individuals who visited the clinic and were planned for non-surgical periodontal treatment. Within the scope of the research, the effectiveness of periodontal treatments will be evaluated solely through non-invasive clinical periodontal parameters. No additional invasive procedures will be performed during the study; only records obtained during routine periodontal examinations and treatments at the clinic will be used.
Read the detailed description
This study was designed as a prospective clinical study conducted within the framework of routine non-surgical periodontal treatment protocols applied at our clinic. No additional diagnostic or therapeutic interventions were introduced specifically for research purposes.
Clinical outcomes of non-surgical periodontal therapy were evaluated by comparing baseline findings with those obtained during scheduled follow-up visits. Data analysis was limited to individuals who completed the predefined follow-up period to ensure consistency and reliability of outcome assessment.
All clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed as part of standard periodontal care. Treatment effectiveness was assessed using longitudinal clinical data collected prospectively during routine treatment and follow-up visits. Patient-related information routinely recorded during clinical care was also included in the analysis.
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal treatment protocols under real-world clinical conditions through prospective data collection, without introducing any additional study-specific interventions.
- Conditions
- Periodontitis
- Being tested
- Periodontal Treatment
- Keywords
- Periodontitis, Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Pocket
- Medical subject headings
- Periodontitis, Periodontal Pocket
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Periodontal TreatmentProcedure or surgery
Periodontal treatment was performed according to standard clinical protocols. Periodontal pocket depth was measured at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months following treatment.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment | Experimental | Participants with periodontitis received non-surgical periodontal treatment. Periodontal pocket depth was recorded at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months following treatment. Receives: Procedure: Periodontal Treatment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Periodontal Pocket Depth
Measured: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jan 2026
- Study start26 Dec 2025
- Primary completion26 Sep 2026
- Study completion26 Sep 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PeriodontitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Necmettin Erbakan UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Osman Babayigit, Necmettin Erbakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07327658
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NEU-DIS-OB-04
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Citterio F, Kanmaz B, Baima G, Romano F, Buduneli N, Aimetti M. Pocket closure in stage III-IV grade C periodontitis: A multilevel analysis following non-surgical periodontal therapy. Int J Dent Hyg. 2024 Aug;22(3):547-553. doi: 10.1111/idh.12688. Epub 2023 May 8.
PubMed 37154234
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Changes in Periodontal Pocket Depth Following Periodontal Treatment in Patients With Periodontitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07327658
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NEU-DIS-OB-04
- Conditions
- Periodontitis
- Keywords
- Periodontitis, Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Pocket
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jan 2026 (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 is a prospective, observational clinical research conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University. The study aims to evaluate periodontal records routinely obtained before treatment and throughout the treatment process from individuals who visited the clinic and were planned for non-surgical periodontal treatment. Within the scope of the research, the effectiveness of periodontal treatments will be evaluated solely through non-invasive clinical periodontal parameters. No additional invasive procedures will be performed during the study; only records obtained during routine periodontal examinations and treatments at the clinic will be used.
Detailed description
This study was designed as a prospective clinical study conducted within the framework of routine non-surgical periodontal treatment protocols applied at our clinic. No additional diagnostic or therapeutic interventions were introduced specifically for research purposes.
Clinical outcomes of non-surgical periodontal therapy were evaluated by comparing baseline findings with those obtained during scheduled follow-up visits. Data analysis was limited to individuals who completed the predefined follow-up period to ensure consistency and reliability of outcome assessment.
All clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed as part of standard periodontal care. Treatment effectiveness was assessed using longitudinal clinical data collected prospectively during routine treatment and follow-up visits. Patient-related information routinely recorded during clinical care was also included in the analysis.
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal treatment protocols under real-world clinical conditions through prospective data collection, without introducing any additional study-specific interventions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment | Experimental | Procedure: Periodontal TreatmentParticipants with periodontitis received non-surgical periodontal treatment. Periodontal pocket depth was recorded at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months following treatment. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Not being pregnant or breastfeeding
- Smoking less than 10 cigarettes a day
- Having a clinical record of periodontitis (stages 3 and 4 according to the 2017 classification)
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals with uncontrolled systemic disease
- Patients diagnosed with diabetes
- Individuals under 18 years of age
- Individuals who smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day
- Patients who do not attend regular follow-up appointments and do not have sufficient clinical records
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Periodontal TreatmentPeriodontal treatment was performed according to standard clinical protocols. Periodontal pocket depth was measured at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months following treatment. | Procedure or surgery | Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment |
Primary outcome
Change in Periodontal Pocket Depth
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 37154234Citterio F, Kanmaz B, Baima G, Romano F, Buduneli N, Aimetti M. Pocket closure in stage III-IV grade C periodontitis: A multilevel analysis following non-surgical periodontal therapy. Int J Dent Hyg. 2024 Aug;22(3):547-553. doi: 10.1111/idh.12688. Epub 2023 May 8.
- 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?
A study testing Periodontal Treatment in people with Periodontitis, run by Necmettin Erbakan University 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 5 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 21 Oct 2026. 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?
Change in Periodontal Pocket Depth (time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 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 NCT07327658, 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 21 Oct 2026.