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Acute-phase Response & Periodontal Treatment in Patients With Hypertension

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Periodontitis
Hypertension
Registration Number
NCT03122990
Lead Sponsor
University of Pisa
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare quadrant scaling and root planing (Q-SRP) versus full-mouth treatment (FM-SRP) in terms of acute-phase responses following non surgical periodontal treatment in patients affected by periodontitis and high blood pressure.

Detailed Description

Periodontal treatment, consisting in both supra- and sub-gingival mechanical instrumentation of the root surface (scaling and root planing), will be performed by a single periodontist on patients with periodontitis and hypertension.

The aim of this study is to compare quadrant scaling and root planing (Q-SRP) versus full-mouth treatment (FM-SRP) in terms of acute-phase responses following non surgical periodontal treatment in patients affected by periodontitis and high blood pressure.

Treatment will be provided using both hand and ultrasonic instrumentation with fine tips.

FM-SRP patients will received treatment within 24 h. Q-SRP patients will received four quadrants sessions of periodontal treatment with an interval of 1 week between sessions.

Vital, endothelial function and blood inflammatory parameters will be evaluated at baseline, 24 hours after the first treatment and after 3 months. Periodontal parameters will be evaluated at baseline and after 3 months.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients affected by Periodontal Disease
  • 20% of periodontal pockets of the entire dentition
  • 20% bleeding on probing of the entire dentition
  • Documented radiographic bone loss
  • Diagnosis of Hypertension as measured through international standards
Exclusion Criteria
  • age younger than 18 years and older than 80 years
  • pregnant or lactating females
  • need of antibiotic coverage for periodontal treatment
  • treatment with statins and/or acetylsalicylic acid

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Levels C-Reactive ProteinBaseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in C reactive protein (CRP). Unit of measure: mg/L

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Full Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS)Baseline and 3 months after treatment

Changes in FMBS. Unit of Measure: %

Full Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS)Baseline and 3 months after treatment

Changes in FMPS. Unit of Measure: %

Pocket probing depth (PPD)Baseline and 3 months after treatment

Changes in PPD. Unit of Measure: mm

Clinical attachment level (CAL)Baseline and 3 months after treatment

Changes in CAL. Unit of Measure: mm

TriglyceridesBaseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in triglycerides. Unit of measure: mmol/L

GlycaemiaBaseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in blood glucose level; Unit of measure: mg/dL

Recession of the gingival margin (REC)Baseline and 3 months after treatment

Changes in REC. Unit of Measure: mm

Glycated HemoglobinBaseline and 3 months after treatment

Changes in Glycated Hemoglobin level; Unit of measure: mmol/mol

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)Baseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in DBP; Unit of measure: mmHg

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)Baseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in LDL. Unit of measure: mmol/L

High-density lipoprotein (HDL)Baseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in HDL. Unit of measure: mmol/L

CholesterolBaseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in total cholesterol. Unit of measure: mmol/L

InsulinBaseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in Insulin level; Unit of measure: μU/mL

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)Baseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Changes in SBP; Unit of measure: mmHg

Endothelial FunctionBaseline, 24 hours and 3 months after treatment

Measures of endothelial function taken through Flow-Mediated dilation. Unit of Measure: %

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital of Pisa

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Pisa, Italy

University Hospital of Pisa
🇮🇹Pisa, Italy

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