Effects of phototherapy in improving periodontal status in cancer patients

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Gingivitis and periodontal diseases; periodontal disease.

• Registration Number: IRCT20221224056905N1
• Lead Sponsor: Artesh University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

presence of periodontal disease at least in one tooth
Age < 65 years

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy or lactating
Medication (i.e., antibiotics) affecting periodontal status
Not receiving routine periodontal treatment (SRP) in the last 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain/Burning. Timepoint: Baseline, 7, 14 days after starting chemotherapy period. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Probing Depth. Timepoint: Baseline, 7, 14 days after starting chemotherapy period. Method of measurement: The distance measured from the base of the pocket to the most apical point on the gingival margin.;Plaque Index. Timepoint: Baseline, 7, 14 days after starting chemotherapy period. Method of measurement: The plaque index quantitatively assesses the amount of dental plaque visible on the surfaces of all teeth, except the third molars.;Gingival Index. Timepoint: Baseline, 7, 14 days after starting chemotherapy period. Method of measurement: The Gingival Index (GI) scores each site on a 0 to 3 scale, with 0 being normal and 3 being severe inflammation characterized by edema, redness, swelling, and spontaneous bleeding.;Bleeding on probing (BoP). Timepoint: Baseline, 7, 14 days after starting chemotherapy period. Method of measurement: Visual evaluation of bleeding.