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The Effects of Periodontal Therapy on Glycemic Control in Diabetic Patients

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Periodontitis, Generalized
Registration Number
NCT03783845
Lead Sponsor
Taibah University
Brief Summary

Is the non-surgical periodontal therapy can improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis?

Detailed Description

The aim of the present study was to monitor the clinical outcomes and the metabolic response of non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with chronic periodontitis and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

Regarding clinical and metabolic parameters at baseline, no differences were displayed between two groups. However, at 3-months follow-up period the patients within a test group were demonstrated better clinical outcomes than patients in a control group

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
44
Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of diabetes type 2 for more than five years Type 2 diabetes with HbA1c level from 7% to 9% at the last medical evaluation Diagnosis with chronic periodontitis

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy

  • Alcoholism and smoking
  • Presence of any systemic disorders other than hypertension and diabetes
  • Diabetic major complications

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c)3 months

Blood was taken from a peripheral vein to monitor HbA1c using high-performance liquid chromatography

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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