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Outcomes of non surgical gum therapy in men with infertility

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Male infertility, unspecified,
Registration Number
CTRI/2020/02/023138
Lead Sponsor
Dr Manikandan N
Brief Summary

This study is a randomized,parallel group,prospective design .Male patients visiting the department of Urology KMC Manipal, diagnosed with male factor infertility (MFI), As per the assesment by andrological parameters like sperm cell (concentration, motility, morphology) and these patients will be considered as the potential participants in this trial. The subjects will undergo oral examination and those matching the inclusion criteria will be included in this study. The subjects voluntarily willing to participate will be explained about the details of the study and an informed consent will be obtained. Following which the patients will be randomly allocated into two groups. Randomization will be done using block randomization with a block size of 4 samples with an allocation ratio of 1:1. Randomization will be done manually by using sequentially numbered opaque envelopes for treatment allocation into 9 blocks with each block containing 4 codes of samples. All patients will receive the standard therapy for infertility as per the protocol of department of urology.  Group 1 Treatment group (TG) and Group 2 control group (CG) will be based on the periodontal non- surgical therapeutic intervention or only oral hygiene instructions. For every patient detailed case history and periodontal parameters - Plaque index (Silness&Loe1964), Gingival index (Loe&Silness1963), Periodontal Probing Depth (PPD), Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) will be charted on a standard proforma. Additional investigation will involve analysis of salivary biomarker level (IL-1β) and antioxidant (Thiol) two ml of unstimulated saliva will be collected by asking the patient to sit in coachman’s position. Sample will be collected in Eppendorf tubes and refrigerate at -800c till further examination. Semen samples collected from the participants will be used for examining the biomarker levels of IL- 1ẞ and Thiol.

In treatment group (TG), patients will be receiving scaling and/ or root planing depending on the periodontal status i.e. Gingivitis and/or Periodontitis along with oral hygiene instructions.

In control group (CG), patients will be given only oral hygiene instructions.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria

Male patients diagnosed with infertility Diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis Devoid of oral infections/diseases Patients who are systemically healthy Patients having grade I and II variocele.

Exclusion Criteria

Family history of infertility History of periodontal therapy within 3 months Exposure to antibiotics within preceeding 6 months Patients with azoospermia Consumption of alcohol or smoking Patients having testicular abnormalities.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy in men with male factor infertility will be evaluated by assessing the change in biochemical,andrological and clinical parameters.Baseline,3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
By the result of primary outcome,patients will understand the link between oral health and systemic conditions and this awarness will help the patients maintaining their oral health

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

KMC,Manipal

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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Manipal college of dental sciences

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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

KMC,Manipal
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Manikandan N
Principal investigator
8682891009
n.manee11@gmail.com

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